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L857 JJH

1994 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,058 mi
Last recorded53,058 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1994 BMW K Series51,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL857 JJH
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 53,058 miles

Front brake discs are worn on the rivets and have freeplay.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 53,058 miles

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking Handlebar mountings are excessively worn. (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs are worn on the rivets and have freeplay.

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 50,382 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 49,710 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 47,358 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 44,628 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 44,628 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 41,192 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 37,776 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 37,753 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 35,259 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 32,489 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 32,339 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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L857 JJH is a 1994 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1994 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 51,950 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L857 JJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 32 years old, this BMW K Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L857 JJH registered?

L857 JJH is a 1994 BMW K Series, first registered on 25 February 1994.

Is L857 JJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L857 JJH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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