MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,752 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Centre Stand does not return
Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Centre Stand does not return
Rear Pads not visible
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front mudguard fixing lug broken.
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front mudguard fixing lug broken.
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K161 YRD is a 1993 BMW R Series in White with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1993 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 46,426 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K161 YRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 33 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was K161 YRD registered?
K161 YRD is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 June 1993.
Is K161 YRD safe to buy?
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