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L468 JNM

1993 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,112 mi
Last recorded73,112 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL468 JNM
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 73,112 miles

A degree of radial movement in front floating brake disc's

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 73,112 miles

A degree of radial movement in front floating brake disc's

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 72,980 miles

Front A degree of radial movement in front floating brake disc's

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 72,950 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 72,380 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 66,514 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 63,588 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,322 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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L468 JNM is a 1993 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L468 JNM, 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 L468 JNM registered?

L468 JNM is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 December 1993.

Is L468 JNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L468 JNM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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