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L384 KDP

1994 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,424 mi
Last recorded52,424 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW R Series45,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL384 KDP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 52,424 miles

Nearside one exhaust bolt missing or sheared

Offside two bolts at exhaust manifold either missing or sheared

Pass 1 Apr 2025 50,854 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 50,854 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 50,446 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 50,446 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 48,594 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 48,594 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 47,690 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 46,211 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 46,206 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 43,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Brake disk loose

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 38,953 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 32,468 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 31,479 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 31,461 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 30,301 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 30,295 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 30,295 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,289 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,283 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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L384 KDP is a 1994 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L384 KDP, 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 L384 KDP registered?

L384 KDP is a 1994 BMW R Series, first registered on 13 April 1994.

Is L384 KDP safe to buy?

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