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L769 MWY

1993 BMW R Series

Turquoise Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,004 mi
Last recorded53,004 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL769 MWY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 53,004 miles

Offside Front front o/s handbrake showing signs of wear [travel]

Pass 1 Aug 2023 47,563 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 47,559 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2020 47,559 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 47,514 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 47,313 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 47,308 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 47,082 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn floating mounting slight play (3.2.A1l)

Front Lower shock absorber bush has slight play

throttle cable taut on l.h lock not restricting steering

Fail 29 Mar 2017 47,082 miles

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

Offside Indicator switch defective cancel switch sticking (1.5.4)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn floating mounting slight play (3.2.A1l)

Front Lower shock absorber bush has slight play

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

throttle cable taut on l.h lock not restricting steering

Pass 20 Jan 2016 46,899 miles

number plate light not working

Fail 20 Jan 2016 46,899 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

number plate light not working

Pass 21 Nov 2014 46,681 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

front abs sensor bolts sheared off has been glued in,feels secure though.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 45,144 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,118 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2011 45,118 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 44,481 miles

a.b,s light not operating correctly attention required

headlight aim poor

rear pads unable to fully inspect

Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,985 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 41,302 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 39,836 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 38,533 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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L769 MWY is a 1993 BMW R Series in Turquoise with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L769 MWY, 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 L769 MWY registered?

L769 MWY is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 November 1993.

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