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BMW K Series

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,092 cc

L32 ORCMOT history

L32 ORC is a blue petrol BMW K Series first used on 23 Apr 1994. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2025
Mileage
89,529 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L32 ORC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
K Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,092 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
23 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L32 ORC was last recorded at 89,529 miles on 5 Mar 2024, 283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Apr 2009: 74,613 miles, lower than 75,842 miles on 1 May 2008.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,246 miles · 9 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
283 miles
Average per year
886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 89,529 miles
  • 2022 – 89,246 miles
  • 2021 – 88,749 miles
  • 2020 – 88,266 miles
  • 2019 – 87,958 miles
  • 2018 – 87,177 miles
  • 2017 – 86,291 miles
  • 2016 – 85,539 miles
  • 2015 – 84,612 miles
  • 2014 – 83,141 miles
  • 2013 – 81,309 miles
  • 2012 – 79,340 miles
  • 2011 – 78,105 miles
  • 2010 – 76,474 miles
  • 2009 – 74,613 miles
  • 2008 – 75,842 miles
  • 2006 – 73,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,529 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,529 miles (+283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,529 miles
    Test number
    279620996248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass89,246 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,246 miles
    Test number
    645143973057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,749 miles (+483)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,749 miles
    Test number
    243851539655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,266 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,266 miles
    Test number
    357748893714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass87,958 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    87,958 miles
    Test number
    899049126394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,177 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,177 miles
    Test number
    709428248008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,291 miles
    Test number
    162137333913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,291 miles (+9)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,291 miles
    Test number
    318898613021
    • Repaired at testFront Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

  9. Fail86,282 miles (+743)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,282 miles
    Test number
    671181260840
    • FailureFront shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

  10. Pass85,539 miles (+927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,539 miles
    Test number
    973534273418
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  11. Pass84,612 miles (+1,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,612 miles
    Test number
    656930565126
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  12. Pass83,141 miles (+1,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    83,141 miles
    Test number
    699983464134
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

  13. Pass81,309 miles (+1,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    81,309 miles
    Test number
    357489043148
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

  14. Pass79,340 miles (+1,235)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,340 miles
    Test number
    326613152128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  15. Pass78,105 miles (+1,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,105 miles
    Test number
    337348651190
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

  16. Pass76,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,474 miles
    Test number
    173849050197
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

  17. Fail76,474 miles (+1,861)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,474 miles
    Test number
    250833850121
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
    • FailureNearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

  18. Pass74,613 miles (-1,229)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    74,613 miles
    Test number
    601791319126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,842 miles (+2,087)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    75,842 miles
    Test number
    733202128121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    73,755 miles
    Test number
    782007936107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L32 ORC

Does L32 ORC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L32 ORC expired on 4 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L32 ORC?
The MOT on L32 ORC expired on 4 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L32 ORC done?
L32 ORC was recorded at 89,529 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2024, an average of 886 miles a year.
Has L32 ORC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L32 ORC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on L32 ORC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L32 ORC find?
L32 ORC passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil.

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