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K259 CBU

1993 BMW R100

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,049 mi
Last recorded78,049 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW R10039,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK259 CBU
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 78,049 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 77,195 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 77,195 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working bulb now replaced (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 77,187 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 77,187 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working now replaced (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 77,176 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 77,139 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 77,110 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 76,845 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 76,401 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 75,038 miles

Fuel hoses lightly cracking

Pass 25 Sep 2015 73,126 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 63,526 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 63,476 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,748 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 60,735 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 1,500 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 60,632 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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K259 CBU is a 1993 BMW R100 in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K259 CBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K259 CBU?

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What year was K259 CBU registered?

K259 CBU is a 1993 BMW R100, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K259 CBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K259 CBU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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