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L461 FGM

1993 BMW R Series

Turquoise Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,413 mi
Last recorded61,413 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL461 FGM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 61,413 miles

front tyre going out of shape

Pass 27 Aug 2025 58,458 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 58,255 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2024 52,608 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 50,528 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 49,347 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 49,226 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 48,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

advise rear tire profile

Pass 12 May 2018 46,243 miles

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

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

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

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

advise service rear brake disc

Fail 12 May 2018 46,243 miles

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

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

advise service rear brake disc

Pass 8 Aug 2016 45,980 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,866 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 45,806 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 45,350 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 44,889 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 44,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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L461 FGM is a 1993 BMW R Series in Turquoise with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L461 FGM, 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 L461 FGM registered?

L461 FGM is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is L461 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L461 FGM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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