BMW Z3
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,895 cc
540 LMGMOT history
540 LMG is a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 63,851 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 63,851 mi
- At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 22 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,522 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 540 LMG
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- Z3
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,895 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 21 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
540 LMG was last recorded at 63,851 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 63,478 miles · 2 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 373 miles
- Average per year
- 2,522 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 63,851 miles
- 2025 – 63,478 miles
- 2024 – 62,988 miles
- 2022 – 61,264 miles
- 2021 – 59,514 miles
- 2020 – 57,935 miles
- 2019 – 55,591 miles
- 2018 – 52,418 miles
- 2017 – 48,031 miles
- 2016 – 44,571 miles
- 2015 – 41,491 miles
- 2014 – 37,504 miles
- 2013 – 33,537 miles
- 2012 – 30,511 miles
- 2011 – 25,034 miles
- 2010 – 20,255 miles
- 2009 – 14,112 miles
- 2008 – 12,500 miles
- 2007 – 11,915 miles
- 2006 – 11,357 miles
- 2005 – 10,953 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass63,851 miles (+373)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 63,851 miles
- Test number
- 937665967242
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass63,478 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 63,478 miles
- Test number
- 517830368810
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail63,465 miles (+477)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,465 miles
- Test number
- 184026488865
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass62,988 miles (+25)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 62,988 miles
- Test number
- 315483714842
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail62,963 miles3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,963 miles
- Test number
- 310940989067
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PassMileage not read4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 753644527926
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass61,264 miles (+1,750)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 61,264 miles
- Test number
- 841815819762
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,514 miles (+1,579)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 59,514 miles
- Test number
- 860431574093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,935 miles (+2,344)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 57,935 miles
- Test number
- 857240483113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,591 miles (+3,173)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 55,591 miles
- Test number
- 186574442663
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,418 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 52,418 miles
- Test number
- 606792414571
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,418 miles (+4,387)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,418 miles
- Test number
- 781876047220
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass48,031 miles (+3,460)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 48,031 miles
- Test number
- 735682833841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,571 miles (+3,080)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 44,571 miles
- Test number
- 991754258204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,491 miles (+3,987)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 41,491 miles
- Test number
- 355399105479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,504 miles (+3,967)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 37,504 miles
- Test number
- 386779504449
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,537 miles (+3,026)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 33,537 miles
- Test number
- 755520313285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,511 miles (+5,477)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 30,511 miles
- Test number
- 707532812294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,034 miles (+4,779)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 25,034 miles
- Test number
- 756644511269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,255 miles (+6,143)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 20,255 miles
- Test number
- 574035020288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,112 miles (+1,612)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 14,112 miles
- Test number
- 920278119292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,500 miles (+585)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 12,500 miles
- Test number
- 131983138234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,915 miles (+558)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 11,915 miles
- Test number
- 463620647231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,357 miles (+404)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 11,357 miles
- Test number
- 102739716240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,953 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 10,953 miles
- Test number
- 553460335240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 540 LMG
- What vehicle is registration 540 LMG currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 540 LMG on a blue petrol BMW Z3 first used on 21 Aug 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 540 LMG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 540 LMG is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 540 LMG?
- The MOT on 540 LMG is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 540 LMG done?
- 540 LMG was recorded at 63,851 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 2,522 miles a year.
- Has 540 LMG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 540 LMG has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on 540 LMG 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 540 LMG find?
- 540 LMG passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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