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L34 ORC

1994 BMW R80

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

38,220 mi
Last recorded38,220 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 BMW R8046,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL34 ORC
MakeBMW
ModelR80
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 38,220 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 37,199 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 36,056 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 35,823 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 35,772 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 35,375 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 35,375 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working Both (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 34,724 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 33,705 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 32,631 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 31,484 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,106 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2010 27,726 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2010 27,726 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 26,244 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 26,234 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 19,700 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 19,687 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Rear Brake lever slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 17,886 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R80?

Based on 35,460 MOT tests across 3,873 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
561
Miles/Year
48
Year Lifespan
3,873
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 313
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 237
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 214
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 114
Horn not working 95
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L34 ORC is a 1994 BMW R80 in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1994 BMW R80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 46,191 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 R80 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L34 ORC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R80 typically stays on UK roads for around 48 years. At 32 years old, this BMW R80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L34 ORC?

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What year was L34 ORC registered?

L34 ORC is a 1994 BMW R80, first registered on 29 June 1994.

Is L34 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L34 ORC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L34 ORC have outstanding finance?

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