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L327 LNH

1993 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,801 mi
Last recorded55,801 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL327 LNH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 55,801 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 55,783 miles

Front Tyre slightly mishappen

Fail 29 Aug 2024 55,765 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Tyre slightly mishappen

Pass 28 Apr 2022 55,012 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 54,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively play in rivets (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 50,285 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 50,212 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 50,130 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 50,121 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 49,980 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 49,716 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 49,318 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 49,318 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 48,559 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 46,384 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 46,384 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 44,817 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 44,791 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 41,198 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 35,848 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 35,560 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 35,560 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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L327 LNH is a 1993 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L327 LNH, 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 L327 LNH?

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What year was L327 LNH registered?

L327 LNH is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L327 LNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L327 LNH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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