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L839 GJH

1993 BMW R Series

Turquoise Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,130 mi
Last recorded76,130 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL839 GJH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 76,130 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 76,118 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 76,111 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 76,111 miles

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

Central Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,066 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 74,959 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 73,510 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 73,491 miles

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 72,609 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

abs light on but does not affect brakes

Pass 18 Jun 2011 72,357 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 71,982 miles

abs light staying on

Pass 11 Jun 2009 69,497 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 68,333 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 66,750 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 63,037 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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L839 GJH is a 1993 BMW R Series in Turquoise with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L839 GJH, 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 L839 GJH registered?

L839 GJH is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 October 1993.

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