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BMW 540

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T192 XVOMOT history

T192 XVO is a purple petrol BMW 540 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2023 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 219,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2023
Mileage
219,391 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2023
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T192 XVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T192 XVO was last recorded at 219,391 miles on 1 Sept 2023, 848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,543 miles · 6 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
848 miles
Average per year
5,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 219,391 miles
  • 2022 – 218,543 miles
  • 2020 – 218,305 miles
  • 2019 – 216,154 miles
  • 2018 – 214,884 miles
  • 2017 – 211,665 miles
  • 2015 – 210,510 miles
  • 2012 – 208,531 miles
  • 2010 – 195,206 miles
  • 2009 – 182,146 miles
  • 2008 – 168,967 miles
  • 2007 – 155,179 miles
  • 2006 – 131,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail219,391 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail219,391 miles (+848)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,391 miles
    Test number
    579101648368
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass218,543 miles (+238)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    218,543 miles
    Test number
    972012914128
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass218,305 miles (+2,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    218,305 miles
    Test number
    919899103496
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass216,154 miles (+1,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    216,154 miles
    Test number
    460225408438
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass214,884 miles (+3,219)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    214,884 miles
    Test number
    654266978209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass211,665 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    211,665 miles
    Test number
    299601974128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass210,510 miles (+1,979)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    210,510 miles
    Test number
    155476355126
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass208,531 miles (+4,753)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    208,531 miles
    Test number
    107844352363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass203,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    203,778 miles
    Test number
    699277812098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail203,778 miles (+8,572)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,778 miles
    Test number
    958367712048
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Pass195,206 miles (+13,060)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    195,206 miles
    Test number
    771143360329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass182,146 miles (+13,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    182,146 miles
    Test number
    782308359371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass168,967 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    168,967 miles
    Test number
    403714868481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f antiroll bar drop linkeges ball joints dust covers split noted.

  14. Fail168,964 miles (+13,785)2 dangerous7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,964 miles
    Test number
    744184368366
    • DangerousNearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f antiroll bar drop linkeges ball joints dust covers split noted.

  15. Pass155,179 miles (+24,004)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    155,179 miles
    Test number
    733991257341
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront link bars have rubber boots split

  16. Pass131,175 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    131,175 miles
    Test number
    181771556193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T192 XVO

Does T192 XVO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T192 XVO expired on 5 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T192 XVO?
The MOT on T192 XVO expired on 5 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T192 XVO done?
T192 XVO was recorded at 219,391 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2023, an average of 5,113 miles a year.
Has T192 XVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T192 XVO has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T192 XVO 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 T192 XVO find?
T192 XVO failed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2023 with 1 major defect: offside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill.

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