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L704 YHA

1993 BMW R Series

Turquoise Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,748 mi
Last recorded57,748 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL704 YHA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 57,748 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 57,740 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

abs light not working

Pass 2 Mar 2021 56,791 miles

Abs light remains on but brake system not affected

Fail 10 Nov 2020 56,784 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 56,315 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 55,745 miles

Brake binding but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 55,740 miles

Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged sub frame broke (6.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 51,527 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 43,545 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted Both (3.2.A1l)

Fail 6 May 2016 43,545 miles

Offside Front Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid leaking on the seem and banjo bolt. (3.2.B1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted Both (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 May 2015 38,444 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 35,546 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,533 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 35,104 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 34,529 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 33,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,628 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 33,397 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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L704 YHA is a 1993 BMW R Series in Turquoise with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L704 YHA, 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 L704 YHA registered?

L704 YHA is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 September 1993.

Is L704 YHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L704 YHA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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