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L241 OWU

1994 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

6,351 mi
Last recorded6,351 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1994 BMW R Series45,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL241 OWU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 6,351 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 6,351 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 6,244 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 5,002 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 3,934 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 3,934 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 2,087 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 1 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 36,835 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 36,835 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 36,145 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 36,052 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 36,052 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,396 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 35,063 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 35,063 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,711 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 34,285 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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L241 OWU is a 1994 BMW R Series in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L241 OWU, 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

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What year was L241 OWU registered?

L241 OWU is a 1994 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L241 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L241 OWU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L241 OWU have outstanding finance?

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