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L329 VRV

1994 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,694 mi
Last recorded73,694 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW R Series45,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL329 VRV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 73,694 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 73,694 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 73,155 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 72,939 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 72,939 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 72,396 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 72,396 miles

Fuel hose damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 71,645 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 71,645 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 69,569 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 67,944 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 65,160 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 62,906 miles

ABS warning lights on continuously

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,441 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 61,857 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 61,592 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 61,592 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 61,583 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 60,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 59,293 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2009 59,282 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 57,948 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 55,907 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 51,048 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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L329 VRV is a 1994 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L329 VRV, 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.

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What year was L329 VRV registered?

L329 VRV is a 1994 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 June 1994.

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