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BMW 540

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc

540 WGNMOT history

540 WGN is a blue petrol BMW 540 first used on 1 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 145,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

540 WGN blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
145,482 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
540 WGN
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

540 WGN was last recorded at 145,482 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 7,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Dec 2020: 109,277 miles, lower than 113,776 miles on 19 Dec 2019.

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
138,411 miles · 7 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
7,071 miles
Average per year
4,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,482 miles
  • 2023 – 138,411 miles
  • 2022 – 129,365 miles
  • 2020 – 119,539 miles
  • 2019 – 113,776 miles
  • 2018 – 109,684 miles
  • 2017 – 107,737 miles
  • 2016 – 103,389 miles
  • 2015 – 96,829 miles
  • 2014 – 92,451 miles
  • 2013 – 86,333 miles
  • 2012 – 80,451 miles
  • 2011 – 73,003 miles
  • 2010 – 66,802 miles
  • 2009 – 62,075 miles
  • 2008 – 61,988 miles
  • 2007 – 60,211 miles
  • 2006 – 56,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,482 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Headlamp has condensation inside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,482 miles (+7,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    145,482 miles
    Test number
    413188102129
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass138,411 miles (+9,046)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    138,411 miles
    Test number
    517557981444
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF BRAKE PIPE CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front OSF FOG LAMP CRACKED
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK OFFSIDE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washer jets misaligned and just providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen

  3. Pass129,365 miles (+9,826)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    129,365 miles
    Test number
    827102251549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass119,539 miles (+10,262)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    119,539 miles
    Test number
    735337809818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has condensation inside
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside No plate light dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail109,277 miles (-4,499)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,277 miles
    Test number
    163367263074
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has condensation inside
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside No plate light dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All subframe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,776 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,776 miles
    Test number
    547169328751
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses have condensation inside lamps
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded / covered with sill trims
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Registration plate lamp output reduced / dirty
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around reservoir area / pipe joints (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail113,776 miles (+4,092)3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,776 miles
    Test number
    449477104411
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses have condensation inside lamps
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded / covered with sill trims
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Registration plate lamp output reduced / dirty
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around reservoir area / pipe joints (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass109,684 miles1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    109,684 miles
    Test number
    992591219788
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded more on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured x2 Rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.0mm at lowest point ,bald on inner edge & badly splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Aprrox 2.0mm at lowest point & wearing bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak's
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged x4 perished (5.2.3 (j))

  9. Fail109,684 miles (+1,947)2 major1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,684 miles
    Test number
    981525737045
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs corroded more on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured x2 Rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.0mm at lowest point ,bald on inner edge & badly splitting on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Aprrox 2.0mm at lowest point & wearing bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak's
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged x4 perished (5.2.3 (j))

  10. Pass107,737 miles (+4,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    107,737 miles
    Test number
    358532988944
    • 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)

  11. Pass103,389 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    103,389 miles
    Test number
    332493770800
    • AdvisoryBoth fornt tyres cracking in tread pattern slightly
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valves cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre valves cracking
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both side repeaters turning white (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlight has condenastion inside lamp
    • AdvisoryOil leaks to engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear strating to crack (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both turning white (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail103,389 miles (+6,560)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,389 miles
    Test number
    217010186451
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Seal section (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Seal section (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBoth fornt tyres cracking in tread pattern slightly
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valves cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre valves cracking
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both side repeaters turning white (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlight has condenastion inside lamp
    • AdvisoryOil leaks to engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear strating to crack (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both turning white (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass96,829 miles (+4,378)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,829 miles
    Test number
    454882165388
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyre valves cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak to engine
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear D bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear starting to turn white (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs corrded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass92,451 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,451 miles
    Test number
    939435314328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail92,451 miles (+6,118)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,451 miles
    Test number
    517940914327
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass86,333 miles (+5,882)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,333 miles
    Test number
    129923283267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,451 miles (+7,448)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    80,451 miles
    Test number
    905452892273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,003 miles (+6,201)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    73,003 miles
    Test number
    219786531466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,802 miles (+4,727)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,802 miles
    Test number
    151447390008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,075 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    62,075 miles
    Test number
    274777329125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,988 miles (+1,777)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    61,988 miles
    Test number
    783522608119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,211 miles (+3,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    60,211 miles
    Test number
    483821927185
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass56,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    56,565 miles
    Test number
    154054296015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail56,559 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,559 miles
    Test number
    621614296047
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about 540 WGN

What vehicle is registration 540 WGN currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 540 WGN on a blue petrol BMW 540 first used on 1 Jan 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 WGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 540 WGN is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 540 WGN?
The MOT on 540 WGN is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 540 WGN done?
540 WGN was recorded at 145,482 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 4,340 miles a year.
Has 540 WGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 540 WGN has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on 540 WGN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 540 WGN find?
540 WGN passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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