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K959 HWE

1993 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,151 mi
Last recorded63,151 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK959 HWE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 63,151 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 63,072 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 63,072 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Oct 2008 61,660 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 60,152 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 59,034 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 56,943 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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K959 HWE is a 1993 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K959 HWE, 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 K959 HWE?

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What year was K959 HWE registered?

K959 HWE is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 June 1993.

Is K959 HWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K959 HWE shows 7 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.

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