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L47 GUC

1993 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

11,965 mi
Last recorded11,965 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL47 GUC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 11,965 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 11,689 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 10,941 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 10,941 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 9,965 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded link pipe at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 8,308 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear mud guard tail light assembly slightly loose

Pass 22 Jan 2021 6,160 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 3,806 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 290 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded cross over between calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 270 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded cross over between calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 98,063 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 95,098 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 91,528 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 87,955 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 82,273 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 77,879 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 73,635 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,135 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 61,270 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 54,295 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 47,756 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 44,185 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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L47 GUC is a 1993 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L47 GUC, 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 L47 GUC registered?

L47 GUC is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 August 1993.

Is L47 GUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L47 GUC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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