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L962 KRD

1994 BMW K Series

White Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,116 mi
Last recorded73,116 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1994 BMW K Series51,950 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL962 KRD
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 73,116 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 73,102 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play o /s diff bearing has play in housing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 72,137 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 72,127 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2015 70,184 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 70,175 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 6 May 2014 68,616 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 68,607 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 67,217 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 66,324 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 66,315 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 63,217 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 62,149 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 62,149 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 62,095 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 62,085 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 59,427 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 53,085 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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L962 KRD is a 1994 BMW K Series in White with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L962 KRD, 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 L962 KRD registered?

L962 KRD is a 1994 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 May 1994.

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