MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,718 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake component insecure rear hub torque arm loose (1.1.21 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
ABS light flashing
Stop lamp not working hand lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
ABS light flashing
Central Front Lower Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)
Front brake pads wearing down
Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
slight leak from the top of front brake master cylinder seal (possibly overfull)
unable to fully view rear brake pads due to vehicle design
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front tyre tread very low
rear brake hose ferrels corroded badly
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L717 DHB is a 1993 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L717 DHB, 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 L717 DHB registered?
L717 DHB is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 November 1993.
Is L717 DHB safe to buy?
The MOT history for L717 DHB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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