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L392 KDP

1994 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,949 mi
Last recorded77,949 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW R Series45,692 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL392 KDP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 77,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 77,871 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 76,566 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 76,566 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 75,388 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 72,932 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 71,763 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 66,462 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 58,459 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 58,459 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 52,783 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 52,540 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 51,092 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 51,086 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 49,991 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 49,991 miles

Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 49,298 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 47,118 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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L392 KDP is a 1994 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 77.8%.

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 L392 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L392 KDP registered?

L392 KDP is a 1994 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 April 1994.

Is L392 KDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L392 KDP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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