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K643 FYE

1993 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,421 mi
Last recorded35,421 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 1993 BMW R Series46,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK643 FYE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 35,421 miles

front brake discs movement at bobbins (both)

rear tyre feathering

Fail 28 Sep 2020 35,421 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

front brake discs movement at bobbins (both)

rear tyre feathering

unbale to carry out full inspection to front wheel bearing due to front brake bind

Pass 7 Aug 2015 35,408 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 35,395 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 35,346 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 35,333 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2013 35,180 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 35,180 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 35,091 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,018 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 34,919 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 May 2008 34,750 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 May 2007 34,600 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 34,253 miles

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

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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K643 FYE is a 1993 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K643 FYE, 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.

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What year was K643 FYE registered?

K643 FYE is a 1993 BMW R Series, first registered on 29 June 1993.

Is K643 FYE safe to buy?

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