MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)
Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.1a)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW R Series?
Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.
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L172 AFH is a 1994 BMW R Series in Purple with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 L172 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.
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What year was L172 AFH registered?
L172 AFH is a 1994 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 March 1994.
Is L172 AFH safe to buy?
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