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BMW 3 Series

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 2,996 cc

540 LTBMOT history

540 LTB is a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 75,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

540 LTB silver BMW 3 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 3 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
75,012 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
540 LTB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
3 Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,996 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
17 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

540 LTB was last recorded at 75,012 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 2,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
72,126 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,886 miles
Average per year
4,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,012 miles
  • 2024 – 72,126 miles
  • 2023 – 69,564 miles
  • 2022 – 63,717 miles
  • 2021 – 53,949 miles
  • 2020 – 48,605 miles
  • 2019 – 41,402 miles
  • 2018 – 35,385 miles
  • 2017 – 30,006 miles
  • 2016 – 25,306 miles
  • 2015 – 19,589 miles
  • 2013 – 15,842 miles
  • 2012 – 12,722 miles
  • 2011 – 10,150 miles
  • 2010 – 7,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,012 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,012 miles (+2,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    75,012 miles
    Test number
    286094249512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass72,126 miles (+2,562)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    72,126 miles
    Test number
    838094831842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on.

  3. Pass69,564 miles (+5,847)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,564 miles
    Test number
    204762134726
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass63,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,717 miles
    Test number
    984416193119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail63,717 miles (+9,768)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,717 miles
    Test number
    962950458530
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass53,949 miles (+5,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    53,949 miles
    Test number
    203951018865
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass48,605 miles (+7,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,605 miles
    Test number
    960191892775
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass41,402 miles (+6,017)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    41,402 miles
    Test number
    340139631156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,385 miles (+5,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    35,385 miles
    Test number
    957955599090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass30,006 miles (+4,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,006 miles
    Test number
    245292844233
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass25,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,306 miles
    Test number
    977759552301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail25,306 miles (+5,717)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,306 miles
    Test number
    203703047895
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  13. Pass19,589 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    19,589 miles
    Test number
    988855405127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,842 miles (+3,120)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    15,842 miles
    Test number
    747264823229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,722 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    12,722 miles
    Test number
    929006922296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass10,150 miles (+2,760)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    10,150 miles
    Test number
    218084341230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass7,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    7,390 miles
    Test number
    531351650290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 540 LTB

What vehicle is registration 540 LTB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 540 LTB on a silver petrol BMW 3 Series first used on 17 Aug 2007. 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 LTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 540 LTB is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 540 LTB?
The MOT on 540 LTB is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 540 LTB done?
540 LTB was recorded at 75,012 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 4,449 miles a year.
Has 540 LTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 540 LTB has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on 540 LTB 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 LTB find?
540 LTB passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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