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L191 YNL

1994 BMW K Series

White Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,013 mi
Last recorded96,013 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW K Series51,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL191 YNL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 96,013 miles

Brake light delay in turning off on rear brake

Slight play in front steering link bar

Pass 6 Jan 2025 94,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 91,778 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 90,054 miles

Rear rear tyre has a plug repair

front tyre showing signs of ageing small cracks

play in rubber handle bar mounts

Pass 22 Mar 2012 89,910 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 89,121 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 88,417 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 87,659 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 87,659 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 86,917 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 85,846 miles

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 22 Apr 2006 85,846 miles

Nearside Brake reaction bracket insecure (3.2.A1j)

Nearside Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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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L191 YNL is a 1994 BMW K Series in White with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L191 YNL, 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 L191 YNL registered?

L191 YNL is a 1994 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 May 1994.

Is L191 YNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L191 YNL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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