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L389 CUH

1993 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,119 mi
Last recorded69,119 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL389 CUH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 69,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust noisey

ignition barrel slightly loose

Pass 22 Mar 2017 65,247 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 63,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 51,112 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 51,112 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 42,132 miles

ABS lights remaining illuminated

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 42,078 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

ABS lights remaining illuminated

Front Floor brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable (3.3.C1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,311 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,223 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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L389 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 L389 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

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What year was L389 CUH registered?

L389 CUH is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 19 August 1993.

Is L389 CUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L389 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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