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L425 WOW

1993 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,400 mi
Last recorded36,400 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL425 WOW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 36,400 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 35,489 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

appears to have a petrol stain on the gearbox to the offside.requires investigation.

on a couple of pulls on front brake the stop switch did not function correctly,recommend replace stop switch.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 34,367 miles

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

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

centre tread area of rear tyre getting low.

Fail 2 Dec 2008 34,367 miles

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

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

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

centre tread area of rear tyre getting low.

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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L425 WOW is a 1993 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L425 WOW, 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 L425 WOW registered?

L425 WOW is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L425 WOW safe to buy?

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