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M73 LYR

1994 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1092cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,762 mi
Last recorded47,762 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW K Series51,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM73 LYR
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,092cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 47,762 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 47,750 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 47,680 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 47,505 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 47,332 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 46,112 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 43,063 miles

Sidewall front tyre surface cracking.

Fail 31 Jan 2014 43,006 miles

Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Sidewall front tyre surface cracking.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 41,238 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 41,229 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 40,363 miles

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

offside front disc appears to be fitted wrong way round ?

Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,419 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 39,419 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 38,546 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 34,629 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,477 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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M73 LYR is a 1994 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,092cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M73 LYR, 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 M73 LYR registered?

M73 LYR is a 1994 BMW K Series, first registered on 9 November 1994.

Is M73 LYR safe to buy?

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