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L990 ARU

1993 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

50,039 mi
Last recorded50,039 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL990 ARU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 50,039 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 50,039 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2023 49,907 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 49,854 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 49,822 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 49,814 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 49,245 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 48,847 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 48,626 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,978 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 47,468 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,913 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,609 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 44,048 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 44,048 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 42,946 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 41,270 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 41,185 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 41,185 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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L990 ARU is a 1993 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L990 ARU, 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 L990 ARU registered?

L990 ARU is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L990 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L990 ARU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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