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L703 LKW

1993 BMW R Series

Turquoise Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,226 mi
Last recorded27,226 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL703 LKW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 27,226 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 26,606 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 23,482 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 23,482 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in front shock lower bush

Pass 4 Mar 2009 22,962 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 22,962 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

NOTE== INCORRECT VALVE IN REAR WHEEL.

NOTE== SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT SHOCKABSORBER LOWER BUSH.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 20,840 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 16,791 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 15,037 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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L703 LKW is a 1993 BMW R Series in Turquoise with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L703 LKW, 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 L703 LKW registered?

L703 LKW is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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