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L41 EJB

1993 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,819 mi
Last recorded88,819 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL41 EJB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 88,819 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 85,756 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

panels restricted view to test

Pass 17 Mar 2011 81,734 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 81,718 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 78,552 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 78,552 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 70,151 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 68,317 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Jun 2007 68,317 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 65,877 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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L41 EJB 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 70%.

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 L41 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.

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What year was L41 EJB registered?

L41 EJB is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L41 EJB safe to buy?

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