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J14 DJK

1994 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

57,771 mi
Last recorded57,771 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW R Series45,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 DJK
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 57,771 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 56,385 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 52,228 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 51,394 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/17 bridgestone battleax (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 51,383 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70/17 bridgestone battleax (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 50,876 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 50,185 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 49,550 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 48,440 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 48,332 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 47,512 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 47,394 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,078 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 45,781 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 44,347 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 44,033 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 43,224 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 42,586 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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J14 DJK is a 1994 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1994 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 45,692 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J14 DJK, 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 32 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J14 DJK registered?

J14 DJK is a 1994 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is J14 DJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J14 DJK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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