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L413 FTG

1994 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,408 mi
Last recorded17,408 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW R Series45,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL413 FTG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 17,408 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 17,231 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 16,902 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 14,266 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 14,266 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2011 14,010 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 13,045 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 13,045 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 10,927 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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L413 FTG is a 1994 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L413 FTG, 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

How do I check the history of L413 FTG?

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What year was L413 FTG registered?

L413 FTG is a 1994 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 April 1994.

Is L413 FTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L413 FTG shows 9 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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