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BMW

540 · Grey

LM02 AZG
MOTExpired
MOT due3 Jan 2026
First reg26 Jul 2002
Mileage189,432 mi
Tax—
Tax due—

Vehicle age

23 years and 11 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 22 November 2025.

PASSED · 10 Dec 2024
Test date10 Dec 2024
Expiry3 Jan 2026
Test number863948542139
Mileage189,432 mi
AdvisoryNearside Main beam headlamp low output
AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryEngine management light not working
MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Fouling shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm outer ball joint worn/slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm outer ball joint worn/slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 10 Dec 2024
Test date10 Dec 2024
Expiry—
Test number423993430674
Mileage189,432 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Main beam headlamp low output
AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryEngine management light not working
MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Fouling shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm outer ball joint worn/slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost arm outer ball joint worn/slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Parking brake effort low
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 Jan 2024
Test date4 Jan 2024
Expiry3 Jan 2025
Test number823059961021
Mileage185,392 mi
AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryNearside headlamp dipped beam slightly dim (bulb insecure)
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play centre linkage (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (x2) (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency has only just met the minimum requirement
FAILED · 23 Dec 2023
Test date23 Dec 2023
Expiry—
Test number219563441078
Mileage185,342 mi
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryNearside headlamp dipped beam slightly dim (bulb insecure)
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play centre linkage (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroded (x2) (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryParking brake efficiency has only just met the minimum requirement
FAILED · 8 Dec 2023
Test date8 Dec 2023
Expiry—
Test number611427305599
Mileage185,244 mi
MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm to steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Dec 2022
Test date3 Dec 2022
Expiry2 Dec 2023
Test number424416592032
Mileage179,205 mi
AdvisoryEGINE/UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS/SLIGHT OIL LEAK
PASSED · 5 Oct 2021
Test date5 Oct 2021
Expiry4 Oct 2022
Test number134847560015
Mileage179,177 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 Aug 2020
Test date4 Aug 2020
Expiry8 Aug 2021
Test number516021330270
Mileage176,279 mi
MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 9 Jul 2019
Test date9 Jul 2019
Expiry8 Aug 2020
Test number351941244531
Mileage173,218 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 9 Jul 2019
Test date9 Jul 2019
Expiry—
Test number151500519290
Mileage173,218 mi
PrsNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Aug 2018
Test date3 Aug 2018
Expiry8 Aug 2019
Test number382263368676
Mileage158,361 mi
FAILED · 3 Aug 2018
Test date3 Aug 2018
Expiry—
Test number946388130046
Mileage158,361 mi
PrsNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 29 Jul 2017
Test date29 Jul 2017
Expiry8 Aug 2018
Test number241356476383
Mileage143,064 mi
PASSED · 9 Aug 2016
Test date9 Aug 2016
Expiry8 Aug 2017
Test number101532118022
Mileage136,192 mi
Advisoryfuel cap sealing washer becoming deteriorated
Advisoryvarious minor oil leaks
Advisorydash display "check number plate bulbs" bulbs working but aftermarket led fitted
Advisoryboth rear brake hoses perished
Advisoryrear wheels rubbing hard when vehicle jacked up.
Advisoryminor damage to tyres appear to have been rubbing but not fault found at time of test
Advisory n/s/r tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm
Advisoryminor damage to n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover
FAILED · 5 Aug 2016
Test date5 Aug 2016
Expiry—
Test number988710582497
Mileage136,192 mi
FailNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisoryfuel cap sealing washer becoming deteriorated
Advisoryvarious minor oil leaks
Advisorydash display "check number plate bulbs" bulbs working but aftermarket led fitted
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisoryboth rear brake hoses perished
Advisoryrear wheels rubbing hard when vehicle jacked up.
Advisoryminor damage to tyres appear to have been rubbing but not fault found at time of test
Advisory n/s/r tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm
Advisoryminor damage to n/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover
PASSED · 29 Jul 2015
Test date29 Jul 2015
Expiry28 Jul 2016
Test number206950615260
Mileage131,959 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enterednearside front tyre slightly perished and worn on inner edge
User Enteredoffside front tyre has cuts on inner edge
FAILED · 29 Jul 2015
Test date29 Jul 2015
Expiry—
Test number298310915279
Mileage—
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredoffside front tyre has cuts in tread
User Enterednearside front tyre slightly perished and worn on inner edge
PASSED · 24 Jul 2014
Test date24 Jul 2014
Expiry24 Jul 2015
Test number315515304421
Mileage123,992 mi
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User EnteredEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
PASSED · 25 Jul 2013
Test date25 Jul 2013
Expiry24 Jul 2014
Test number226846303211
Mileage116,471 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
FAILED · 19 Jul 2013
Test date19 Jul 2013
Expiry—
Test number467090803287
Mileage116,462 mi
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
PASSED · 13 Jan 2012
Test date13 Jan 2012
Expiry12 Jan 2013
Test number436363712041
Mileage104,666 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enterednearside front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall
User Enteredoffside front tyre worn on inner edge
FAILED · 10 Jan 2012
Test date10 Jan 2012
Expiry—
Test number639990712004
Mileage104,656 mi
FailNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enterednearside front tyre has cuts to outer sidewall
User Enteredoffside front tyre worn on inner edge
PASSED · 21 Jul 2010
Test date21 Jul 2010
Expiry20 Jul 2011
Test number351022600214
Mileage91,946 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
User Enterednearside rear ytre close to legal limit and slightly perished
PASSED · 1 Jun 2009
Test date1 Jun 2009
Expiry31 May 2010
Test number303252559114
Mileage85,446 mi
PASSED · 21 May 2008
Test date21 May 2008
Expiry20 May 2009
Test number782602148161
Mileage77,537 mi
PASSED · 6 Mar 2007
Test date6 Mar 2007
Expiry5 Mar 2008
Test number400265167081
Mileage64,487 mi
PASSED · 4 Jan 2006
Test date4 Jan 2006
Expiry3 Jan 2007
Test number623374606018
Mileage47,298 mi