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L960 GYP

1993 BMW R Series

Turquoise Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,688 mi
Last recorded19,688 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL960 GYP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 19,688 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2026 72,179 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 71,897 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 70,931 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Oil leak

fron t shocker bush play

Pass 23 Nov 2013 70,148 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 69,276 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 67,731 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 67,731 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 6,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2009 6,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2008 59,608 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 56,373 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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L960 GYP is a 1993 BMW R Series in Turquoise with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L960 GYP, 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 L960 GYP?

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What year was L960 GYP registered?

L960 GYP is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 November 1993.

Is L960 GYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L960 GYP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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