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L851 ULL

1993 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,256 mi
Last recorded24,256 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL851 ULL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 24,256 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 23,399 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 20,987 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 20,987 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 17,999 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

small perishing cracks on rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2015 15,130 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 15,015 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

advise front tyre cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2011 14,827 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 14,492 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 14,488 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 13,598 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 13,596 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 May 2007 12,936 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 12,115 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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L851 ULL is a 1993 BMW R Series in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 L851 ULL, 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

How do I check the history of L851 ULL?

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What year was L851 ULL registered?

L851 ULL is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L851 ULL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L851 ULL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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