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L33 DBA

1995 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,194 mi
Last recorded141,194 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 BMW R Series44,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 DBA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 141,194 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2025 141,189 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel corroded but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 140,502 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 May 2023 139,367 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 138,530 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 136,959 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 135,221 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2016 134,276 miles

Front Brake binding slightly

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Sep 2016 134,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake binding slightly

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Sep 2015 113,446 miles

Feul cap seal cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2014 89,309 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 83,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

gear lever pivot bush has free play

Pass 23 Jun 2012 77,186 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 62,921 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

bike in poor condition

Fail 29 Jun 2011 62,921 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

bike in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,636 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 59,293 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 13 Feb 2008 48,627 miles

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

GB sticker on rear number plate

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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L33 DBA is a 1995 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 44,959 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 L33 DBA, 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 31 years old, this BMW R Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L33 DBA registered?

L33 DBA is a 1995 BMW R Series, first registered on 9 November 1995.

Is L33 DBA safe to buy?

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