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L161 AFH

1994 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,083 mi
Last recorded81,083 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 BMW R Series45,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL161 AFH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 81,083 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 81,083 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2007 72,938 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 64,297 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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L161 AFH is a 1994 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L161 AFH, 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

How do I check the history of L161 AFH?

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What year was L161 AFH registered?

L161 AFH is a 1994 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 June 1994.

Is L161 AFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L161 AFH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L161 AFH have outstanding finance?

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