CarVerify

Free Car Check

L37 TGN

1993 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1085cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,201 mi
Last recorded64,201 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL37 TGN
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 64,201 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 63,829 miles

handle bar rubber mountings worn

Fail 11 Aug 2023 63,823 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

handle bar rubber mountings worn

Pass 16 Aug 2022 61,144 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 58,918 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 58,326 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 57,625 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 57,357 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 57,357 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 55,971 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 55,573 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 55,019 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 54,545 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 54,080 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 53,526 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 53,145 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 47,500 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 47,017 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
Full BMW R Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L37 TGN is a 1993 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L37 TGN, 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 L37 TGN?

You can check the full history of L37 TGN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L37 TGN registered?

L37 TGN is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L37 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L37 TGN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L37 TGN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L37 TGN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.