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K204 LUB

1993 BMW R Series

Purple Petrol 797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

47,637 mi
Last recorded47,637 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK204 LUB
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine797cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 47,637 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 46,871 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 46,688 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 45,898 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 44,871 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017
Pass 22 Apr 2016
Fail 2 Sep 2015 43,957 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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K204 LUB is a 1993 BMW R Series in Purple with a 797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K204 LUB, 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 K204 LUB?

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What year was K204 LUB registered?

K204 LUB is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K204 LUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K204 LUB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K204 LUB have outstanding finance?

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