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L26 ORC

1994 BMW F650

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,980 mi
Last recorded42,980 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 BMW F65030,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 ORC
MakeBMW
ModelF650
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 42,980 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 42,892 miles

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess suspension linkage (5.3.3 (d))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 42,851 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess suspension linkage (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 41,052 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 39,744 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 37,922 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 37,922 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 36,865 miles

Rear Wheel spoke slightly corroded (5.2.2 (d))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 36,290 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 35,973 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 35,973 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2008 35,592 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 35,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 34,860 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 34,124 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW F650?

Based on 23,786 MOT tests across 2,143 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 498
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 367
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 272
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 259
Drive chain excessively loose 131
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L26 ORC is a 1994 BMW F650 in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1994 BMW F650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 30,939 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 F650 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 498 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L26 ORC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F650 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this BMW F650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L26 ORC?

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What year was L26 ORC registered?

L26 ORC is a 1994 BMW F650, first registered on 10 May 1994.

Is L26 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L26 ORC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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