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L124 VVL

1993 BMW K1

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,890 mi
Last recorded53,890 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW K136,556 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL124 VVL
MakeBMW
ModelK1
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2025 53,890 miles

Steering damper ineffective Leaking oil badly (2.1.4 (d) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 53,733 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 53,730 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Mudguard cracked.

Pass 9 Nov 2016 53,346 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 53,124 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 52,735 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 52,248 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 51,515 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 49,013 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 46,838 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 44,540 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 43,435 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 42,673 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 42,673 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 41,809 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K1?

Based on 1,939 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
342
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 9
Direction indicator not working 8
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L124 VVL is a 1993 BMW K1 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 BMW K1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 36,556 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 K1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L124 VVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K1 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this BMW K1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L124 VVL registered?

L124 VVL is a 1993 BMW K1, first registered on 17 September 1993.

Is L124 VVL safe to buy?

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