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L356 CUH

1993 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,619 mi
Last recorded27,619 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 CUH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 27,619 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 27,342 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 26,983 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 26,983 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 25,781 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 25,016 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 23,855 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 21,698 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 21,670 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 18,617 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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L356 CUH is a 1993 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L356 CUH, 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 L356 CUH?

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What year was L356 CUH registered?

L356 CUH is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L356 CUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L356 CUH shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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