BMW
540 · Green
Test date14 Sep 2024
Expiry13 Sep 2025
Test number637429668540
Mileage242,832 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advisoryoil leak/s
MOTExpired
MOT due13 Sep 2025
First reg26 Jan 1999
Mileage242,832 mi
Tax—
Tax due—
Vehicle age
27 years and 5 monthsFuel
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MOT history
As of 30 March 2026.
Test date8 Feb 2023
Expiry—
Test number893074012686
Mileage242,822 mi
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
DangerousFront Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Test date4 Nov 2020
Expiry3 Nov 2021
Test number850667690739
Mileage216,732 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Test date22 Oct 2020
Expiry—
Test number324623948038
Mileage216,574 mi
MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Test date23 May 2019
Expiry22 Oct 2020
Test number711987443981
Mileage195,505 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Test date2 May 2019
Expiry—
Test number295695599746
Mileage195,499 mi
MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Test date20 Apr 2018
Expiry19 Apr 2019
Test number674512230554
Mileage190,413 mi
Test date5 Nov 2016
Expiry4 Nov 2017
Test number313772071542
Mileage181,580 mi
AdvisoryOil leak engine
Test date1 Nov 2016
Expiry—
Test number769998993250
Mileage181,578 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
FailRear Brake pipe excessively corroded all off the rear (3.6.B.2c)
FailOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
FailOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryOil leak engine
Test date7 Aug 2015
Expiry19 Aug 2016
Test number556569915232
Mileage172,701 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)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Test date7 Aug 2015
Expiry—
Test number449569915280
Mileage172,691 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Test date9 Aug 2014
Expiry19 Aug 2015
Test number975771024262
Mileage165,451 mi
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Test date5 Aug 2013
Expiry19 Aug 2014
Test number399087313487
Mileage163,675 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User Enteredcentre rear brake light not working
User Enteredboth number plates lights dull
User Enteredoffside rear sill corroded and weak
Test date30 Jul 2013
Expiry—
Test number278841813279
Mileage163,659 mi
DangerousNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
User Enteredcentre rear brake light not working
User Enteredboth number plates lights dull
User Enteredoffside rear sill corroded and weak
Test date20 Aug 2012
Expiry19 Aug 2013
Test number436163332236
Mileage160,527 mi
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredslight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing
Test date20 Aug 2012
Expiry—
Test number589653932264
Mileage160,527 mi
FailOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
FailOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredslight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing
Test date8 Aug 2011
Expiry7 Aug 2012
Test number359630521448
Mileage155,459 mi
Test date4 Aug 2011
Expiry—
Test number938386711224
Mileage155,455 mi
FailOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Test date11 Mar 2010
Expiry10 Mar 2011
Test number310300470091
Mileage151,877 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Test date3 Mar 2010
Expiry—
Test number944722560067
Mileage151,877 mi
FailNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Test date6 Mar 2009
Expiry7 Mar 2010
Test number113115569495
Mileage147,573 mi
Test date6 Mar 2009
Expiry—
Test number370215669029
Mileage147,573 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Test date5 Mar 2008
Expiry7 Mar 2009
Test number234135268037
Mileage141,873 mi
Test date8 Mar 2007
Expiry7 Mar 2008
Test number280547067036
Mileage137,878 mi
AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisoryfront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Test date2 May 2006
Expiry1 May 2007
Test number560532126163
Mileage128,639 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredchild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt