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L41 NKU

1994 BMW R Series

Purple Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,748 mi
Last recorded29,748 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 BMW R Series45,692 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL41 NKU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1994
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 29,748 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light corrosion on bottom banjo fitting (3.2.B3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 29,038 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 28,145 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 27,686 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 25,887 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 23,982 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 22,778 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 22,030 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 21,836 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 20,979 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 20,939 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 24 May 2007 20,313 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 May 2007 20,313 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 19,173 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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L41 NKU is a 1994 BMW R Series in Purple with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L41 NKU, 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 L41 NKU?

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What year was L41 NKU registered?

L41 NKU is a 1994 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 March 1994.

Is L41 NKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L41 NKU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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