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K271 XCF

1993 BMW R Series

Turquoise Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,860 mi
Last recorded25,860 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK271 XCF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2010 25,860 miles

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,860 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,186 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 17,336 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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K271 XCF is a 1993 BMW R Series in Turquoise with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K271 XCF, 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 K271 XCF?

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What year was K271 XCF registered?

K271 XCF is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 March 1993.

Is K271 XCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K271 XCF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K271 XCF have outstanding finance?

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