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L96 EDB

1993 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,179 mi
Last recorded21,179 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL96 EDB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 21,179 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 21,072 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 20,910 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 20,798 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2013 20,732 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 20,720 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

uneven wear on f/tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2011 20,272 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 20,140 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 19,959 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 19,683 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 19,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 20 Nov 2006 19,396 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,396 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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L96 EDB is a 1993 BMW R Series in Black with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L96 EDB, 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 L96 EDB?

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What year was L96 EDB registered?

L96 EDB is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 11 October 1993.

Is L96 EDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L96 EDB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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