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BMW 118

White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,995 cc

540 TMBMOT history

540 TMB is a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 11 Feb 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 162,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

540 TMB white BMW 1 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
162,970 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
540 TMB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
118
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
11 Feb 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

540 TMB was last recorded at 162,970 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Sept 2016: 40,286 miles, lower than 50,436 miles on 10 Jul 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
162,968 miles · 1 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
10,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,970 miles
  • 2025 – 151,615 miles
  • 2024 – 143,162 miles
  • 2023 – 133,065 miles
  • 2022 – 123,293 miles
  • 2021 – 115,341 miles
  • 2019 – 97,791 miles
  • 2018 – 83,590 miles
  • 2017 – 70,258 miles
  • 2016 – 40,286 miles
  • 2015 – 50,436 miles
  • 2014 – 39,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,970 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/S Also very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust bracket mount corroded & brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S front forward arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,970 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    162,970 miles
    Test number
    780203117315
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/S Also very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust bracket mount corroded & broken
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S front forward arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail162,968 miles (+11,353)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,968 miles
    Test number
    840958269944
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources N/S Also very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust bracket mount corroded & broken
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S & O/S front forward arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,615 miles (+112)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    151,615 miles
    Test number
    853140724695
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail151,503 miles (+8,341)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,503 miles
    Test number
    908781561618
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass143,162 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    143,162 miles
    Test number
    911925469233
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad anti rattle clip not present/missing

  6. Fail143,159 miles (+10,094)2 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,159 miles
    Test number
    317995887476
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass133,065 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    133,065 miles
    Test number
    935121360457
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail133,065 miles (+9,772)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,065 miles
    Test number
    287452647500
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass123,293 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,293 miles
    Test number
    646821715127
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail123,195 miles (+7,854)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,195 miles
    Test number
    705284395100
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass115,341 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,341 miles
    Test number
    963389545033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,327 miles (+17,536)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,327 miles
    Test number
    317648496862
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass97,791 miles (+14,201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    97,791 miles
    Test number
    380264759587
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass83,590 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,590 miles
    Test number
    229029267052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Fail83,588 miles (+13,330)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,588 miles
    Test number
    189720443976
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  16. Pass70,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,258 miles
    Test number
    624313639809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail70,254 miles (+29,968)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,254 miles
    Test number
    722217502853
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass40,286 miles (-10,150)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,286 miles
    Test number
    530178618764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,436 miles (+10,823)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,436 miles
    Test number
    257321095132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass39,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,613 miles
    Test number
    206827954470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 540 TMB

What vehicle is registration 540 TMB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 540 TMB on a white diesel BMW 118 first used on 11 Feb 2011. 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 TMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 540 TMB is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 540 TMB?
The MOT on 540 TMB is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 540 TMB done?
540 TMB was recorded at 162,970 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 10,434 miles a year.
Has 540 TMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 540 TMB has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 540 TMB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 540 TMB find?
540 TMB passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s also very dim; central front exhaust bracket mount corroded & broken; front exhaust flexi pipe corroded, and 3 more.

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