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L186 VGT

1994 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,262 mi
Last recorded49,262 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 BMW R Series45,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL186 VGT
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 49,262 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 46,252 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 46,135 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 42,163 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 32,299 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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L186 VGT is a 1994 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L186 VGT, 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 L186 VGT?

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What year was L186 VGT registered?

L186 VGT is a 1994 BMW R Series, first registered on 23 June 1994.

Is L186 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L186 VGT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L186 VGT have outstanding finance?

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