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L986 KRD

1994 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,919 mi
Last recorded145,919 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 1994 BMW K Series51,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL986 KRD
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 145,919 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 145,522 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 145,107 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 143,837 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 140,379 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 140,364 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Clutch showing signs of wear!

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2014 133,587 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 133,513 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 May 2011 133,511 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 121,776 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2010 121,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 110,115 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 110,112 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 110,109 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

ABS light stay's on which indicates a fault with the system road test carried out but light stay's on.

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 95,125 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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L986 KRD is a 1994 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L986 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L986 KRD registered?

L986 KRD is a 1994 BMW K Series, first registered on 31 May 1994.

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