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K283 YPK

1993 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,458 mi
Last recorded40,458 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK283 YPK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 40,458 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 31,838 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 31,838 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 35,750 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2005 35,750 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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K283 YPK is a 1993 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K283 YPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K283 YPK?

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What year was K283 YPK registered?

K283 YPK is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 July 1993.

Is K283 YPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K283 YPK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K283 YPK have outstanding finance?

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