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BMW R100

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 980 cc

L26 TGNMOT history

L26 TGN is a black petrol BMW R100 first used on 5 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2025
Mileage
202 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2024
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 TGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R100
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
980 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
5 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 TGN was last recorded at 202 miles on 12 Sept 2024, 182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Feb 2018: 2,347 miles, lower than 70,793 miles on 25 Jun 2016.
  • 15 Sept 2023: 20 miles, lower than 6,616 miles on 2 Sept 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
20 miles · 15 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 202 miles
  • 2023 – 20 miles
  • 2022 – 6,616 miles
  • 2021 – 4,659 miles
  • 2019 – 2,846 miles
  • 2018 – 2,347 miles
  • 2016 – 70,793 miles
  • 2010 – 69,527 miles
  • 2008 – 45,344 miles
  • 2007 – 16,478 miles
  • 2006 – 11,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    202 miles
    Test number
    454868024346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail202 miles (+182)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202 miles
    Test number
    756865617911
    • MajorFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass20 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    20 miles
    Test number
    397641183778
    • AdvisoryBrake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
  4. Fail20 miles (-6,596)5 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20 miles
    Test number
    783943899631
    • Repaired at testBrake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • Repaired at testFootrest missing Pillion (6.2.12 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))
  5. Pass6,616 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    6,616 miles
    Test number
    226820681902
    • MinorIndicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Fail6,612 miles (+1,953)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,612 miles
    Test number
    870684623743
    • MajorFuel cap ineffective FUEL CAP SEALING RUBBER (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorIndicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass4,659 miles (+1,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    4,659 miles
    Test number
    627461776879
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  8. Pass2,846 miles (+499)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    2,846 miles
    Test number
    120404819654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass2,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    2,347 miles
    Test number
    911261998170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail2,347 miles (-68,446)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,347 miles
    Test number
    390388759396
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
  11. Pass70,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,793 miles
    Test number
    421875202887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,793 miles (+1,266)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,793 miles
    Test number
    736734884059
    • DangerousFront wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)
    • DangerousHeadlamp aim too low (1.6)
    • DangerousRear suspension component loose Swinging arm bolt loose! (2.4.A.1a)
  13. Pass69,527 miles (+24,183)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    69,527 miles
    Test number
    784139580014
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
    • NoteSlight bind on front brake
  14. Pass45,344 miles (+28,866)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    45,344 miles
    Test number
    133693718315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,478 miles (+4,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    16,478 miles
    Test number
    882705537353
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)
  16. Pass11,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    11,654 miles
    Test number
    153190146347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 TGN

Does L26 TGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L26 TGN expired on 14 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L26 TGN?
The MOT on L26 TGN expired on 14 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L26 TGN done?
L26 TGN was recorded at 202 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2024.
Has L26 TGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 TGN has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L26 TGN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L26 TGN find?
L26 TGN passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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