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Orange · Petrol · 1999 · 1,130 cc

T540 SFLMOT history

T540 SFL is an orange petrol BMW R Series first used on 11 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 19,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
19,239 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T540 SFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R Series
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,130 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T540 SFL was last recorded at 19,239 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
19,181 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 19,239 miles
  • 2025 – 19,181 miles
  • 2024 – 19,002 miles
  • 2023 – 18,910 miles
  • 2022 – 18,836 miles
  • 2021 – 18,767 miles
  • 2020 – 18,740 miles
  • 2019 – 18,566 miles
  • 2018 – 18,159 miles
  • 2017 – 17,298 miles
  • 2014 – 16,542 miles
  • 2010 – 16,311 miles
  • 2009 – 15,388 miles
  • 2008 – 13,986 miles
  • 2007 – 12,216 miles
  • 2006 – 10,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,239 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,239 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    19,239 miles
    Test number
    208406335762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass19,181 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    19,181 miles
    Test number
    414960905024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass19,002 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    19,002 miles
    Test number
    321852851984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass18,910 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    18,910 miles
    Test number
    954684308487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass18,836 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    18,836 miles
    Test number
    455241642021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass18,767 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    18,767 miles
    Test number
    148448085257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass18,740 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    18,740 miles
    Test number
    345139984545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    18,566 miles
    Test number
    438494100720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail18,566 miles (+407)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,566 miles
    Test number
    295777265994
    • MajorFront Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear swing arm has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass18,159 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    18,159 miles
    Test number
    420879201423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,298 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    17,298 miles
    Test number
    260814410440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,542 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    16,542 miles
    Test number
    358748314182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,311 miles (+923)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    16,311 miles
    Test number
    631230470237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,388 miles (+1,402)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    15,388 miles
    Test number
    552451979245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass13,986 miles (+1,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    13,986 miles
    Test number
    582273678233
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
  16. Pass12,216 miles (+1,940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    12,216 miles
    Test number
    764528167280
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
  17. Pass10,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    10,276 miles
    Test number
    840271176244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T540 SFL

Does T540 SFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T540 SFL is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T540 SFL?
The MOT on T540 SFL is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T540 SFL done?
T540 SFL was recorded at 19,239 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 449 miles a year.
Has T540 SFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 SFL has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T540 SFL 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 T540 SFL find?
T540 SFL passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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