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L463 FGM

1993 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,479 mi
Last recorded64,479 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL463 FGM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 64,479 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 64,453 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 62,336 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 60,676 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 60,676 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 58,813 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 55,837 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 55,837 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 17 Aug 2013 55,788 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 55,708 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 55,057 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 54,680 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 53,877 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 53,877 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 53,055 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 51,114 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 48,343 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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L463 FGM is a 1993 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L463 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.

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What year was L463 FGM registered?

L463 FGM is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is L463 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L463 FGM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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