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L146 XDF

1993 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,287 mi
Last recorded80,287 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL146 XDF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 80,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2026 80,279 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 80,146 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 78,453 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 78,131 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 78,112 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2021 78,095 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 78,085 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering linkage locking device ineffective Stop lock ineffective both N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 77,740 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 74,041 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 74,041 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 68,908 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 68,907 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

oil leak left and right hand side rocker cover area

Fail 10 Feb 2018 68,891 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 67,564 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 64,254 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 61,021 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 57,848 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 56,821 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 56,519 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 54,160 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 50,308 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 42,846 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 30,273 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 29,706 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 29,239 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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L146 XDF is a 1993 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L146 XDF, 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

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What year was L146 XDF registered?

L146 XDF is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 August 1993.

Is L146 XDF safe to buy?

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