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K201 JMA

1993 BMW R Series

Purple Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,699 mi
Last recorded40,699 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK201 JMA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 40,699 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 39,918 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 37,447 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 37,436 miles

front clocks loose

Pass 20 Apr 2021 36,797 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 36,709 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 36,691 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 36,447 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 36,445 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 36,133 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 36,133 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,157 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,982 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,811 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 31,132 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 31,063 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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K201 JMA is a 1993 BMW R Series in Purple with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K201 JMA, 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 K201 JMA?

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What year was K201 JMA registered?

K201 JMA is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 February 1993.

Is K201 JMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K201 JMA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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