BMW 840
Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 3,982 cc
L69 WLMMOT history
L69 WLM is a blue petrol BMW 840 first used on 15 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,601 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 May 2024
- Mileage
- 128,601 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 919 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L69 WLM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 840
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,982 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 15 Mar 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L69 WLM was last recorded at 128,601 miles on 27 Apr 2023, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 128,559 miles · 25 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 42 miles
- Average per year
- 919 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 128,601 miles
- 2022 – 128,559 miles
- 2021 – 127,919 miles
- 2019 – 127,507 miles
- 2017 – 125,332 miles
- 2016 – 122,765 miles
- 2015 – 120,209 miles
- 2014 – 116,337 miles
- 2013 – 113,564 miles
- 2011 – 113,558 miles
- 2010 – 113,535 miles
- 2009 – 113,469 miles
- 2007 – 113,399 miles
- 2006 – 112,901 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,601 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderneath corrosion
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Both front brake discs are corroded on inner fase
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,601 miles (+42)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2024
- Odometer
- 128,601 miles
- Test number
- 101620355917
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both NS and OS (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderneath corrosion
Pass128,559 miles (+640)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2023
- Odometer
- 128,559 miles
- Test number
- 961569002657
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFrot steering coponents are corroded
- AdvisoryOff sied front tyre is cracking in tred
Pass127,919 miles (+8)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2022
- Odometer
- 127,919 miles
- Test number
- 625073081938
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs are corroded on inner fase
Fail127,911 miles (+404)1 dangerous5 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,911 miles
- Test number
- 984167544189
- DangerousNearside Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs are corroded on inner fase
Pass127,507 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 127,507 miles
- Test number
- 343104193684
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail127,505 miles (+2,173)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,505 miles
- Test number
- 237731162961
- DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass125,332 miles (+2,567)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 125,332 miles
- Test number
- 285772806250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,765 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 122,765 miles
- Test number
- 241785707474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,728 miles (+2,519)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,728 miles
- Test number
- 476568715324
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Pass120,209 miles (+3,872)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 120,209 miles
- Test number
- 125296949074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,337 miles (+2,773)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 116,337 miles
- Test number
- 965916224358
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front tyres perished/split and worn on the outer edges
- NoteRear tyres perished/split
Pass113,564 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 113,564 miles
- Test number
- 255124153349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,564 miles (+6)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,564 miles
- Test number
- 387971653353
- FailureBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass113,558 miles (+23)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 113,558 miles
- Test number
- 467909291188
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass113,535 miles (+66)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 113,535 miles
- Test number
- 502075070075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,469 miles (+70)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 113,469 miles
- Test number
- 593473289004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,399 miles (+498)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 113,399 miles
- Test number
- 903106257296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,901 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 112,901 miles
- Test number
- 291716586076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L69 WLM
- Does L69 WLM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L69 WLM expired on 26 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L69 WLM?
- The MOT on L69 WLM expired on 26 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L69 WLM done?
- L69 WLM was recorded at 128,601 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2023, an average of 919 miles a year.
- Has L69 WLM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L69 WLM has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on L69 WLM 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 WLM find?
- L69 WLM passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2023 with 13 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ns and os; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 10 more.
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