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1993 BMW K1 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for K1 models manufactured in 1993, based on 162 real MOT test results.

86.4%
Pass Rate
13.6%
Fail Rate
162
Total Tests
40,727
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1993 BMW K1 MOT Analysis

The 1993 BMW K1 has an MOT pass rate of 86.4% based on 162 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 40,727 miles on the odometer. With a 13.6% failure rate, the 1993 K1 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1993 BMW K1 is Motorcycle lamps and reflectors, responsible for 1.9% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Non-component advisories is the second most common issue at 0.6%.

Top failures specific to 1993 models only. The overall K1 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors 1.9%
Non-component advisories 0.6%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Lamps And Reflectors1.9%3
2Non-component Advisories0.6%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 40,727 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors0.45% per 10K miNon-component advisories0.15% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors0.451.9%3
Non-component advisories0.150.6%1

Mileage Statistics

40,727
Mean
46,709
Median
26,538
25th Percentile
53,553
75th Percentile
3.34% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1993 BMW K1 has an MOT pass rate of 86.4% based on 162 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 40,727 miles on the odometer. With a 13.6% failure rate, the 1993 K1 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1993 BMW K1, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lamps and reflectors: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With relatively low average mileage of 40,727 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 1.9% of failures

Motorcycle lamps and reflectors issues account for 1.9% of MOT failures on 1993 BMW K1 models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Non-component advisories — 0.6% of failures

Non-component advisories issues account for 0.6% of MOT failures on 1993 BMW K1 models. Non-component advisories issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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