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L935 GBW

1993 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

2,088 mi
Last recorded2,088 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL935 GBW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 2,088 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 1,951 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 1,912 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Side light not working

Upper Suspension ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 517 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 66,319 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 66,319 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 63,912 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 63,900 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 60,477 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 54,853 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 51,441 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,348 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 49,348 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 46,631 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 46,631 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp bolt loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 45,368 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 45,192 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 45,053 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 44,693 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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L935 GBW is a 1993 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 L935 GBW, 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 L935 GBW registered?

L935 GBW is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 November 1993.

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