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L39 EJB

1993 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,346 mi
Last recorded70,346 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL39 EJB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 70,346 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2025 70,240 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 69,010 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 68,346 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front tyre perished

Pass 26 Feb 2021 67,187 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 66,017 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 64,508 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 63,725 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 63,605 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 62,936 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 62,927 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 60,493 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 59,503 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 58,568 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Aug 2010 57,678 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Aug 2009 56,778 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 56,766 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 55,832 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 54,950 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 53,414 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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L39 EJB is a 1993 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L39 EJB, 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 L39 EJB registered?

L39 EJB is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 September 1993.

Is L39 EJB safe to buy?

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