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L421 RSR

1994 BMW F Series

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,165 mi
Last recorded65,165 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW F Series32,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL421 RSR
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 65,165 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 64,817 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 11 Nov 2017 64,817 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 64,189 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 64,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,477 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 63,477 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Wheel spoke slightly bent. (4.2.1b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,601 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

rear brake pedal, pivot worn.

Fail 28 Oct 2014 62,601 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

rear brake pedal, pivot worn.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 60,302 miles

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 58,970 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 56,304 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 52,175 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 46,153 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 42,457 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,941 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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L421 RSR is a 1994 BMW F Series in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 32,673 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L421 RSR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 32 years old, this BMW F Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L421 RSR is a 1994 BMW F Series, first registered on 9 February 1994.

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