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K32 HWG

1993 BMW R Series

Brown Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

3,942 mi
Last recorded3,942 miles
Recorded on4 May 2025
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK32 HWG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2025 3,942 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 1,448 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2022 927 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2022 927 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2021 313 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2021 313 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 104 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 78,808 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 78,808 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 75,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 72,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 72,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 71,720 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 84,416 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 84,416 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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K32 HWG is a 1993 BMW R Series in Brown with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K32 HWG, 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 K32 HWG?

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What year was K32 HWG registered?

K32 HWG is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 June 1993.

Is K32 HWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K32 HWG shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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