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K248 FFL

1993 BMW R Series

Turquoise Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,418 mi
Last recorded55,418 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK248 FFL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 May 2015 55,418 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 54,697 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 54,559 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 54,559 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 53,242 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 51,311 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2008 50,149 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,239 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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K248 FFL is a 1993 BMW R Series in Turquoise with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K248 FFL, 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 K248 FFL?

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What year was K248 FFL registered?

K248 FFL is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 May 1993.

Is K248 FFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K248 FFL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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