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L399 KDP

1994 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

13,611 mi
Last recorded13,611 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW R Series45,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL399 KDP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 13,611 miles

Rear tyre tread cracking slightly.

Pass 1 Sep 2023 13,542 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 13,539 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 12,040 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 8,299 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 8,299 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 7,248 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 7,150 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 5,454 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 4,169 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 2,273 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 2,247 miles

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

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

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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L399 KDP is a 1994 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L399 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 L399 KDP registered?

L399 KDP is a 1994 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 April 1994.

Is L399 KDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L399 KDP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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