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K522 LVG

1995 BMW R Series

Turquoise Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,479 mi
Last recorded85,479 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 BMW R Series44,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK522 LVG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 85,479 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 83,260 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn all discs (3.2.A1l)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 83,260 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn all discs (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 73,380 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 69,615 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 69,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 48,771 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Aug 2014 48,771 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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K522 LVG is a 1995 BMW R Series in Turquoise with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 44,959 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 K522 LVG, 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 31 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 K522 LVG?

You can check the full history of K522 LVG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K522 LVG registered?

K522 LVG is a 1995 BMW R Series, first registered on 5 September 1995.

Is K522 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K522 LVG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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