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L996 FVS

1993 BMW R Series

Turquoise Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,041 mi
Last recorded61,041 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL996 FVS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 61,041 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 57,593 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,588 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 49,697 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,461 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 47,964 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 47,964 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

rear tyre under inflated

Pass 16 Nov 2007 39,345 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005

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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L996 FVS is a 1993 BMW R Series in Turquoise with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L996 FVS, 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 L996 FVS?

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What year was L996 FVS registered?

L996 FVS is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 September 1993.

Is L996 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L996 FVS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L996 FVS have outstanding finance?

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