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L940 DUE

1993 BMW R Series

Turquoise Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,262 mi
Last recorded70,262 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL940 DUE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 70,262 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 70,260 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 69,975 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 69,952 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2018 67,608 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 67,608 miles

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 64,929 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,234 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 63,870 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Sep 2009 60,178 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 56,273 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 55,945 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 54,939 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 54,939 miles

Front Front suspension spring worn and seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

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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L940 DUE is a 1993 BMW R Series in Turquoise with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L940 DUE, 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

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What year was L940 DUE registered?

L940 DUE is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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