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L137 UJC

1993 BMW R Series

Purple Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,852 mi
Last recorded52,852 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL137 UJC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 52,852 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 52,848 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 52,848 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 52,566 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 52,523 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 52,238 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2018 52,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2016 51,760 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 51,577 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 50,768 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 50,768 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 48,851 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 47,482 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 45,407 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake binding on slightly

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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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L137 UJC is a 1993 BMW R Series in Purple with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L137 UJC, 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 L137 UJC registered?

L137 UJC is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L137 UJC safe to buy?

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