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L26 TGN

1993 BMW R100

Black Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

202 mi
Last recorded202 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1993 BMW R10039,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 TGN
MakeBMW
ModelR100
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 202 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 202 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 20 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 20 miles

Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Footrest missing Pillion (6.2.12 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 6,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 6,612 miles

Fuel cap ineffective FUEL CAP SEALING RUBBER (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 4,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 2,846 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 2,347 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 2,347 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 70,793 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 70,793 miles

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear suspension component loose Swinging arm bolt loose! (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 69,527 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

slight bind on front brake

Pass 8 Nov 2008 45,344 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 16,478 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 11,654 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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L26 TGN is a 1993 BMW R100 in Black with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L26 TGN, 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.

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What year was L26 TGN registered?

L26 TGN is a 1993 BMW R100, first registered on 5 August 1993.

Is L26 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L26 TGN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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