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L750 DCW

1993 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,070 mi
Last recorded54,070 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL750 DCW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 54,070 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 54,070 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2010 54,070 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))

Fail 28 May 2010 54,070 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))

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 5,407 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 54,070 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 53,893 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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L750 DCW is a 1993 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L750 DCW, 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 L750 DCW registered?

L750 DCW is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L750 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L750 DCW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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