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L208 VSD

1993 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1035cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

75,578 mi
Last recorded75,578 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL208 VSD
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,035cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 75,578 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 75,472 miles

Central Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 73,512 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 73,512 miles

Rear Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking fluid reservoir top was loose (1.1.10 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 72,770 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 72,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 71,811 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 71,811 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2022 70,889 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 69,873 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 68,496 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 68,491 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 67,314 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 65,270 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 65,152 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 65,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 61,278 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 61,253 miles

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 59,258 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 58,182 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 58,159 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 54,079 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 54,079 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 50,562 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,495 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 48,283 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,970 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 45,276 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 43,559 miles

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

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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L208 VSD is a 1993 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 L208 VSD, 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 L208 VSD registered?

L208 VSD is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 September 1993.

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