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L388 SBK

1993 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

49,679 mi
Last recorded49,679 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL388 SBK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 49,679 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 49,636 miles

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Front Mud guard bolts missing

Pass 25 Jul 2025 48,971 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 48,971 miles

Offside Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2024 48,239 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 47,068 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 47,063 miles

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

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

Registration plate insecure FRACTURED (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 46,747 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 46,747 miles

Front Brake cylinder leaking master cylinder leaking but not effecting brake performance (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 45,190 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 44,707 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 44,030 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 44,030 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 42,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 41,796 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 41,796 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 41,791 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,973 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,562 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 39,712 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 38,868 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 38,868 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 37,971 miles

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

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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L388 SBK is a 1993 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 L388 SBK, 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 L388 SBK registered?

L388 SBK is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 September 1993.

Is L388 SBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L388 SBK shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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