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K492 AND

1993 BMW R Series

Turquoise Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,774 mi
Last recorded37,774 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK492 AND
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 37,774 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 37,772 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 37,167 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 37,163 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 36,052 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 35,675 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 34,673 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 33,149 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 31,771 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 31,166 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 30,320 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 29,115 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 29,112 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 27,935 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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K492 AND is a 1993 BMW R Series in Turquoise with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K492 AND, 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 K492 AND?

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What year was K492 AND registered?

K492 AND is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 6 April 1993.

Is K492 AND safe to buy?

The MOT history for K492 AND shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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