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L254 DPF

1994 BMW R Series

Turquoise Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,461 mi
Last recorded71,461 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1994 BMW R Series45,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL254 DPF
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1994
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 May 2013 71,461 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 70,893 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 60,074 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 60,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 47,771 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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L254 DPF is a 1994 BMW R Series in Turquoise with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L254 DPF, 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 L254 DPF?

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What year was L254 DPF registered?

L254 DPF is a 1994 BMW R Series, first registered on 17 February 1994.

Is L254 DPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for L254 DPF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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