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BMW F650

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 652 cc

L26 ORCMOT history

L26 ORC is a red petrol BMW F650 first used on 10 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 42,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
42,980 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 ORC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
F650
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
652 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
10 May 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 ORC was last recorded at 42,980 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 88 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,892 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
88 miles
Average per year
452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,980 miles
  • 2025 – 42,892 miles
  • 2024 – 41,052 miles
  • 2023 – 39,744 miles
  • 2022 – 37,922 miles
  • 2021 – 36,865 miles
  • 2020 – 36,290 miles
  • 2019 – 35,973 miles
  • 2008 – 35,592 miles
  • 2007 – 34,860 miles
  • 2006 – 34,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,980 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess suspension linkage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,980 miles (+88)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    42,980 miles
    Test number
    178437627410
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass42,892 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    42,892 miles
    Test number
    424968157741
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess suspension linkage (5.3.3 (d))

  3. Fail42,851 miles (+1,799)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,851 miles
    Test number
    960165160945
    • DangerousRear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess suspension linkage (5.3.3 (d))

  4. Pass41,052 miles (+1,308)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    41,052 miles
    Test number
    292061626806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,744 miles (+1,822)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    39,744 miles
    Test number
    889614315920
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass37,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    37,922 miles
    Test number
    463508537159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail37,922 miles (+1,057)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,922 miles
    Test number
    933859535914
    • DangerousStop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

  8. Pass36,865 miles (+575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    36,865 miles
    Test number
    342917015411
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

  9. Pass36,290 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    36,290 miles
    Test number
    910257343905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,973 miles
    Test number
    398562614347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail35,973 miles (+381)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,973 miles
    Test number
    794271128823
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass35,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,592 miles
    Test number
    410581658488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,592 miles (+732)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,592 miles
    Test number
    631571758373
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

  14. Pass34,860 miles (+736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    34,860 miles
    Test number
    350419517205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  15. Pass34,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    34,124 miles
    Test number
    482179106282
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Questions about L26 ORC

Does L26 ORC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 ORC is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 ORC?
The MOT on L26 ORC is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 ORC done?
L26 ORC was recorded at 42,980 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 452 miles a year.
Has L26 ORC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 ORC has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L26 ORC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L26 ORC find?
L26 ORC passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension linkage.

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