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BMW 540

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T95 GRCMOT history

T95 GRC is a blue petrol BMW 540 first used on 19 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 104,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
104,810 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T95 GRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T95 GRC was last recorded at 104,810 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 1,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,930 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,880 miles
Average per year
2,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,810 miles
  • 2024 – 102,930 miles
  • 2023 – 99,927 miles
  • 2022 – 97,799 miles
  • 2021 – 94,182 miles
  • 2020 – 93,748 miles
  • 2019 – 92,249 miles
  • 2017 – 87,266 miles
  • 2015 – 80,983 miles
  • 2014 – 79,831 miles
  • 2013 – 77,395 miles
  • 2012 – 75,122 miles
  • 2011 – 72,406 miles
  • 2010 – 68,510 miles
  • 2009 – 66,102 miles
  • 2008 – 61,289 miles
  • 2007 – 58,628 miles
  • 2006 – 55,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,810 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Centre brake lamp disconnected and by-passed.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside handbrake efficiency low.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak from offside of radiator area.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,810 miles (+1,880)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,810 miles
    Test number
    513912490820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,930 miles (+3,003)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,930 miles
    Test number
    236771572196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,927 miles (+2,128)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    99,927 miles
    Test number
    396118308681
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,799 miles (+3,617)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    97,799 miles
    Test number
    818133514031
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above axle (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass94,182 miles (+434)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    94,182 miles
    Test number
    739498196541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,748 miles (+1,499)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    93,748 miles
    Test number
    461937707844
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,249 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,249 miles
    Test number
    443959903262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail92,248 miles1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,248 miles
    Test number
    622967502766
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFuel hose leaking FUEL FILTER AREA (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    431179792816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,266 miles (+163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,266 miles
    Test number
    663364382544
    • AdvisoryCentre brake lamp disconnected and by-passed.
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake efficiency low.
    • AdvisoryOil leak from offside of radiator area.

  11. Fail87,103 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,103 miles
    Test number
    976305524513
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre brake lamp disconnected and by-passed.
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake efficiency low.
    • AdvisoryOil leak from offside of radiator area.

  12. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    470630039468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,983 miles (+1,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,983 miles
    Test number
    779678575027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass79,831 miles (+2,436)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,831 miles
    Test number
    369401194021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,395 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,395 miles
    Test number
    235919183094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,122 miles (+2,716)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    75,122 miles
    Test number
    245360212148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,406 miles (+3,896)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    72,406 miles
    Test number
    146610211163
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp broken.
    • NoteNearside mirror glass deteriorated.
    • NoteOffside mirror glass deteriorated.
    • NoteWindscreen washer jets very weak.

  18. Pass68,510 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    68,510 miles
    Test number
    521147700104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,508 miles (+2,406)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,508 miles
    Test number
    293926700464
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and dished.
    • NoteOffside rocker cover gasket leaking.

  20. Pass66,102 miles (+562)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    66,102 miles
    Test number
    571939339133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,540 miles (+4,251)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,540 miles
    Test number
    220575539460
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and dished.
    • NoteOffside rear inner side lamp not working.
    • NotePower assisted steering box has oil leak at column shaft seal area.
    • NoteRear brake discs dished.

  22. Pass61,289 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    61,289 miles
    Test number
    580474418140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,287 miles (+2,659)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,287 miles
    Test number
    171572618110
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  24. Pass58,628 miles (+3,099)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    58,628 miles
    Test number
    764914317196
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low.

  25. Pass55,529 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    55,529 miles
    Test number
    402534016104
    • NoteParking brake efficiency minimal [16%].
    • NoteSlight play and rubber starting to deteriorate in OSF lower arm rear bush.

Questions about T95 GRC

Does T95 GRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T95 GRC is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T95 GRC?
The MOT on T95 GRC is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T95 GRC done?
T95 GRC was recorded at 104,810 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 2,520 miles a year.
Has T95 GRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T95 GRC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T95 GRC 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 T95 GRC find?
T95 GRC passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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