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L106 TUP

1994 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1085cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,891 mi
Last recorded52,891 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW R Series45,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL106 TUP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,085cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 52,891 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 50,327 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 50,162 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 49,241 miles

Offside Front Upper Suggest rerouting brake line, not dangerous but may mark fork stantion over time

Fail 14 Aug 2019 49,224 miles

All position lamps not working No front or rear position lamps working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp not working No brake light working on front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Handlebar mounting insecure Handlebars have to much movement (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2018 49,203 miles

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 49,203 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 48,582 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 48,551 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2007 46,621 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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L106 TUP is a 1994 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,085cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L106 TUP, 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 L106 TUP registered?

L106 TUP is a 1994 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L106 TUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L106 TUP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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