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L924 GHM

1993 BMW K1

Black Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,294 mi
Last recorded28,294 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW K136,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL924 GHM
MakeBMW
ModelK1
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 28,294 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 27,209 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 26,958 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 26,756 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 26,596 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 26,538 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 25,921 miles

Rear Mudguard insecure

Fail 4 Jun 2020 25,921 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released rear (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Mudguard insecure

Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 24,918 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 24,918 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Front Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the BMW K1?

Based on 1,939 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

90.0%
Pass Rate
342
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 9
Direction indicator not working 8
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L924 GHM is a 1993 BMW K1 in Black with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1993 BMW K1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 36,556 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 K1 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L924 GHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K1 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 33 years old, this BMW K1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L924 GHM registered?

L924 GHM is a 1993 BMW K1, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is L924 GHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L924 GHM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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