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RIL 9700

1993 BMW K Series

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

45,393 mi
Last recorded45,393 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW K Series53,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRIL 9700
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 45,393 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 45,382 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2024 45,326 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 44,958 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 44,947 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working from foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 44,603 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 44,011 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 43,601 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 43,224 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 42,262 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 41,313 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 40,944 miles

Front Road wheel spoke slightly loose (4.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 40,404 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 40,036 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 39,481 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 39,481 miles

Centre Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 38,934 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 38,203 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 37,620 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 36,374 miles

NEARSIDE REAR UPPER BALL JOINT NOISY

Fail 28 Mar 2008 36,361 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,452 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 34,560 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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RIL 9700 is a 1993 BMW K Series in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1993 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 53,718 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RIL 9700, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 33 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RIL 9700?

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What year was RIL 9700 registered?

RIL 9700 is a 1993 BMW K Series, first registered on 10 February 1993.

Is RIL 9700 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RIL 9700 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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