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BMW R Series

Turquoise · Petrol · 1994 · 1,085 cc

L98 OTOMOT history

L98 OTO is a turquoise petrol BMW R Series first used on 14 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 50,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 May 2027
Mileage
50,879 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L98 OTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R Series
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,085 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
14 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L98 OTO was last recorded at 50,879 miles on 12 May 2026, 77 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,802 miles · 23 May 2023
Between the last two tests
77 miles
Average per year
144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,879 miles
  • 2023 – 50,802 miles
  • 2021 – 50,567 miles
  • 2015 – 50,396 miles
  • 2014 – 49,216 miles
  • 2011 – 48,995 miles
  • 2009 – 48,212 miles
  • 2008 – 48,212 miles
  • 2007 – 48,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,879 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 21 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,879 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    50,879 miles
    Test number
    984320158507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,802 miles (+235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    50,802 miles
    Test number
    503402518820
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass50,567 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    50,567 miles
    Test number
    242147487382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass50,396 miles (+1,180)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,396 miles
    Test number
    288973785030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass49,216 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,216 miles
    Test number
    395176874040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass48,995 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,995 miles
    Test number
    379226821165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    48,212 miles
    Test number
    474647209159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,212 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    48,212 miles
    Test number
    770231738165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,121 miles
    Test number
    310539187050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail48,121 miles1 dangerous3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,121 miles
    Test number
    382380087003
    • DangerousThe right hand pannier mounting bent. †Strong chance of this falling off into the rear wheel. †Not a testable item but this is dangerous....
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureFront Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
    • AdvisoryUpper Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

Questions about L98 OTO

Does L98 OTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L98 OTO is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L98 OTO?
The MOT on L98 OTO is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L98 OTO done?
L98 OTO was recorded at 50,879 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 144 miles a year.
Has L98 OTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L98 OTO has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2007.
Has the mileage on L98 OTO 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 L98 OTO find?
L98 OTO passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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