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K194 XEL

1993 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,523 mi
Last recorded24,523 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK194 XEL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 24,523 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 24,488 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 38,468 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 38,468 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Needs lubrication on pivot (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 38,344 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 38,284 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 38,211 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 37,949 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 37,457 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 36,922 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 35,699 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 34,855 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 31,477 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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K194 XEL is a 1993 BMW R Series in Blue with a 980cc 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 K194 XEL, 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 K194 XEL?

You can check the full history of K194 XEL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K194 XEL registered?

K194 XEL is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K194 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K194 XEL 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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