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L359 KDP

1994 BMW R1100

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,364 mi
Last recorded84,364 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW R110046,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL359 KDP
MakeBMW
ModelR1100
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 84,364 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 83,335 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 82,480 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 82,480 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2023 81,612 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 80,291 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 79,388 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 78,118 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 76,432 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in shaft pivot (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 73,163 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,729 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,819 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 66,684 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 59,799 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 59,799 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,792 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,897 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,512 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1100?

Based on 53,146 MOT tests across 4,232 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
1,091
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
4,232
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 685
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 341
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 319
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 310
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 282
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L359 KDP is a 1994 BMW R1100 in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1994 BMW R1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 46,796 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 685 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L359 KDP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 32 years old, this BMW R1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L359 KDP registered?

L359 KDP is a 1994 BMW R1100, first registered on 13 April 1994.

Is L359 KDP safe to buy?

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