BMW 540
Black · Petrol · 1994 · 3,982 cc
L69 ORCMOT history
L69 ORC is a black petrol BMW 540 first used on 25 Apr 1994. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 55,185 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 55,185 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 756 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L69 ORC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 540
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,982 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 25 Apr 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L69 ORC was last recorded at 55,185 miles on 31 Mar 2022, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 55,166 miles · 1 Apr 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 756 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 55,185 miles
- 2021 – 55,166 miles
- 2019 – 54,557 miles
- 2018 – 54,149 miles
- 2017 – 53,121 miles
- 2016 – 52,795 miles
- 2013 – 52,741 miles
- 2012 – 52,670 miles
- 2009 – 51,109 miles
- 2008 – 50,969 miles
- 2007 – 45,594 miles
- 2006 – 43,258 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,185 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
16 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,185 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 55,185 miles
- Test number
- 952829282034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,166 miles (+609)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 55,166 miles
- Test number
- 352452079010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,557 miles (+408)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 54,557 miles
- Test number
- 715926033163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,149 miles (+1,028)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 54,149 miles
- Test number
- 158349692683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,121 miles (+326)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 53,121 miles
- Test number
- 214763761993
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,795 miles (+54)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 52,795 miles
- Test number
- 927718474184
- AdvisoryBeen stood a while slight corrosion on discs and brake pipes
- AdvisoryCan smell petrol under car
Pass52,741 miles (+16)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 52,741 miles
- Test number
- 707062713386
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Fail52,725 miles (+55)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,725 miles
- Test number
- 615454383225
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass52,670 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 52,670 miles
- Test number
- 959570142004
- NoteFuel pipe corroded
Fail52,670 miles (+1,561)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,670 miles
- Test number
- 967668132033
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteFuel pipe corroded
Pass51,109 miles (+140)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 51,109 miles
- Test number
- 680400269238
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteADV. exhaust mounting deteriorated towards rear.
Pass50,969 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 50,969 miles
- Test number
- 804151598265
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteChip on n/s/f of windscreen less than 10mm and not within zone A.
Fail50,966 miles (+5,372)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,966 miles
- Test number
- 454940698261
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteChip on n/s/f of windscreen less than 10mm and not within zone A.
- NoteO/S/F tyre slightly flat
Pass45,594 miles (+2,336)7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 45,594 miles
- Test number
- 264426567433
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteAll metal brake pipes corroded, becoming heavy in places/ from master cylinder to rear heavy advice
- NoteCorrosion on front & rear brake ferrules
Pass43,258 miles (+16)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 43,258 miles
- Test number
- 613294066159
- NoteFuel pipes corroded
Fail43,242 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,242 miles
- Test number
- 790913666166
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFuel pipes corroded
Questions about L69 ORC
- Does L69 ORC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L69 ORC expired on 31 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L69 ORC?
- The MOT on L69 ORC expired on 31 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L69 ORC done?
- L69 ORC was recorded at 55,185 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2022, an average of 756 miles a year.
- Has L69 ORC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L69 ORC has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2013.
- Has the mileage on L69 ORC 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 L69 ORC find?
- L69 ORC passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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