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K165 YRD

1993 BMW R100

Turquoise Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

937 mi
Last recorded937 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW R10039,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK165 YRD
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 937 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 906 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 857 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 705 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 623 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 3,787 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 3,730 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 8 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 92,086 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 92,086 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 89,667 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 78,448 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2014 78,370 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 73,260 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2013 73,260 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2012 65,921 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Apr 2011 60,250 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 59,492 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,917 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 58,108 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 58,088 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 56,866 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 56,260 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R100?

Based on 26,387 MOT tests across 3,036 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
625
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
3,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 222
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 145
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 123
Horn not working 86
Headlamp aim too low 65
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K165 YRD is a 1993 BMW R100 in Turquoise with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1993 BMW R100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 39,009 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 R100 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 222 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K165 YRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R100 typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 33 years old, this BMW R100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K165 YRD registered?

K165 YRD is a 1993 BMW R100, first registered on 11 June 1993.

Is K165 YRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K165 YRD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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