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L157 XOU

1994 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,728 mi
Last recorded73,728 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2007
Typical for 1994 BMW K Series51,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL157 XOU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2007 73,728 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 73,435 miles

Offside Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Rear Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 62,100 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 62,100 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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L157 XOU is a 1994 BMW K Series in Blue with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 51,950 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L157 XOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 32 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L157 XOU registered?

L157 XOU is a 1994 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is L157 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L157 XOU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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