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BMW 540

Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 4,398 cc

C16 MTOMOT history

C16 MTO is a silver petrol BMW 540 first used on 5 Jul 1996. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 69,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2022.

C16 MTO silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2023
Mileage
69,365 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,019 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C16 MTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
5 Jul 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

C16 MTO was last recorded at 69,365 miles on 24 Jan 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,363 miles · 18 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,019 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 69,365 miles
  • 2021 – 68,322 miles
  • 2020 – 67,285 miles
  • 2019 – 66,436 miles
  • 2018 – 65,372 miles
  • 2017 – 63,739 miles
  • 2016 – 62,280 miles
  • 2015 – 60,616 miles
  • 2014 – 57,606 miles
  • 2013 – 54,463 miles
  • 2012 – 51,562 miles
  • 2011 – 47,971 miles
  • 2010 – 46,002 miles
  • 2009 – 43,882 miles
  • 2008 – 41,343 miles
  • 2007 – 39,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,365 miles
  • AdvisoryFront registration plate deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,365 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    69,365 miles
    Test number
    760346177814
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated

  2. Fail69,363 miles (+1,041)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,363 miles
    Test number
    550487015810
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated

  3. Pass68,322 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,322 miles
    Test number
    388085381471
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail68,317 miles (+1,032)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,317 miles
    Test number
    854113070414
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass67,285 miles (+849)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,285 miles
    Test number
    162370085109
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass66,436 miles (+1,064)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,436 miles
    Test number
    709078668180
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass65,372 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,372 miles
    Test number
    936212606834
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged

  8. Fail65,372 miles (+1,633)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,372 miles
    Test number
    735354338267
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged

  9. Pass63,739 miles (+1,459)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,739 miles
    Test number
    297586784185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged

  10. Pass62,280 miles (+1,664)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    62,280 miles
    Test number
    557812672696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,616 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,616 miles
    Test number
    247522325095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,606 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,606 miles
    Test number
    199129924493
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  13. Fail57,606 miles (+3,143)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,606 miles
    Test number
    128203324038
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail54,463 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,463 miles
    Test number
    316413023029
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass54,463 miles (+2,901)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,463 miles
    Test number
    515353323099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,562 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    51,562 miles
    Test number
    636864222007
    • NoteFront washers not operating when stalk pulled but concentrate washer operates when switch on side of washer stalk pressed

  17. Fail51,562 miles (+3,591)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,562 miles
    Test number
    307713922075
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Note225/55/ZR16 (99W)
    • NoteFront washers not operating when stalk pulled but concentrate washer operates when switch on side of washer stalk pressed
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly wearing from outer edge

  18. Pass47,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,971 miles
    Test number
    256461011093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,971 miles (+1,969)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,971 miles
    Test number
    466401011089
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass46,002 miles (+2,120)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,002 miles
    Test number
    111905420427
    • NoteFront number plate cracked but secure
    • NoteNearside front jacking block missing
    • NoteTail pipe slightly bent but still secure

  21. Pass43,882 miles (+2,539)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,882 miles
    Test number
    702746729086
    • NoteOffside front and rear tyres outerwalls perished and cracked

  22. Pass41,343 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,343 miles
    Test number
    873702428061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,107 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    39,107 miles
    Test number
    144959027074
    • NoteEngine top cover fitted.
    • NoteFull engine tray fitted.

  24. Fail39,107 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,107 miles
    Test number
    403079127030
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine top cover fitted.
    • NoteFull engine tray fitted.

Questions about C16 MTO

Does C16 MTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C16 MTO expired on 28 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C16 MTO?
The MOT on C16 MTO expired on 28 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C16 MTO done?
C16 MTO was recorded at 69,365 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2022, an average of 2,019 miles a year.
Has C16 MTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C16 MTO has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on C16 MTO 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 C16 MTO find?
C16 MTO passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2022 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated.

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