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L395 KDP

1994 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,432 mi
Last recorded81,432 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW R Series45,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL395 KDP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 81,432 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2025 81,429 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2024 81,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 81,302 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 80,835 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 80,835 miles

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 77,612 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 72,957 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front floating disc has slight play

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

abs light flashing

Fail 11 Nov 2016 72,957 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front floating disc has slight play

Rear Mudguard insecure ()

abs light flashing

Pass 13 Nov 2015 69,248 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 64,965 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 63,410 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 62,116 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 57,507 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 56,527 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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L395 KDP is a 1994 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L395 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 L395 KDP registered?

L395 KDP is a 1994 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 April 1994.

Is L395 KDP safe to buy?

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