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L915 GHM

1993 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

4,510 mi
Last recorded4,510 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW R10039,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL915 GHM
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 4,510 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 4,486 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 4,367 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 4,366 miles

Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Pass 2 Apr 2012 4,175 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 4,172 miles

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 4,151 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 189 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 189 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 67,580 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 67,580 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 May 2006 66,213 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 66,213 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

How Reliable is the BMW R100?

Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
625
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 222
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 145
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 123
Horn not working 86
Headlamp aim too low 65
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L915 GHM is a 1993 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1993 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 39,009 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 R100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L915 GHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R100 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 33 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L915 GHM registered?

L915 GHM is a 1993 BMW R100, first registered on 21 September 1993.

Is L915 GHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L915 GHM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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