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L505 TBR

1993 BMW R Series

Turquoise Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,941 mi
Last recorded47,941 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL505 TBR
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 47,941 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 46,291 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 46,291 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released when front brake is applied (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 45,700 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 41,496 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 41,496 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 39,866 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 37,383 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 33,724 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 33,671 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 33,671 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 33,088 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 32,576 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Pass 19 May 2009 31,357 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,097 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 27,665 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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L505 TBR 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 L505 TBR, 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 L505 TBR registered?

L505 TBR is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 2 August 1993.

Is L505 TBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L505 TBR 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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