CarVerify

Free Car Check

K48 EYU

1992 BMW R Series

Purple Petrol 980cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,941 mi
Last recorded50,941 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1992 BMW R Series38,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK48 EYU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 50,941 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 50,510 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 49,357 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 48,753 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,388 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 47,388 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Cannot unlock tank cap. Key wrong?

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 45,799 miles

Rear Brake linkage slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,808 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,755 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 36,329 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 36,308 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2008 36,308 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 33,259 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 31,082 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
Full BMW R Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K48 EYU is a 1992 BMW R Series in Purple with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1992 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.2% with a typical mileage of 38,339 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 K48 EYU, 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 34 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 K48 EYU?

You can check the full history of K48 EYU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K48 EYU registered?

K48 EYU is a 1992 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 November 1992.

Is K48 EYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K48 EYU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K48 EYU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K48 EYU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.