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L172 AFH

1994 BMW R Series

Purple Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

69,084 mi
Last recorded69,084 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1994 BMW R Series45,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL172 AFH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 69,084 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 68,353 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 67,399 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 66,723 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 66,723 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 65,617 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,815 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 64,249 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 64,249 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 63,428 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 63,428 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 62,296 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 62,296 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 61,253 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,613 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 60,613 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 59,875 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,875 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 58,004 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,004 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 55,151 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 55,151 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 52,513 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 52,513 miles

Rear Wheel spoke excessively loose (4.2.1b)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 46,376 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 46,376 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 45,100 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 45,100 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2006 39,366 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L172 AFH?

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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?

The MOT history for L172 AFH shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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