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BMW 540

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 4,398 cc

855 NPUMOT history

855 NPU is a blue petrol BMW 540 first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 71,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
71,813 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
855 NPU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

855 NPU was last recorded at 71,813 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,214 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
599 miles
Average per year
1,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,813 miles
  • 2025 – 71,214 miles
  • 2024 – 71,123 miles
  • 2023 – 71,087 miles
  • 2022 – 70,920 miles
  • 2021 – 70,895 miles
  • 2020 – 70,870 miles
  • 2019 – 70,803 miles
  • 2018 – 70,318 miles
  • 2016 – 70,305 miles
  • 2015 – 70,214 miles
  • 2014 – 70,169 miles
  • 2013 – 69,893 miles
  • 2011 – 69,591 miles
  • 2010 – 69,027 miles
  • 2009 – 68,873 miles
  • 2008 – 60,234 miles
  • 2007 – 50,558 miles
  • 2005 – 44,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,813 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Both rear tyres perishing badly between tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,813 miles (+599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    71,813 miles
    Test number
    234354742897
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  2. Pass71,214 miles (+91)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    71,214 miles
    Test number
    157995229544
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass71,123 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    71,123 miles
    Test number
    507250352702
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Fail71,123 miles (+36)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,123 miles
    Test number
    378128288768
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass71,087 miles (+167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,087 miles
    Test number
    942345700901
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass70,920 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,920 miles
    Test number
    477837557339
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass70,895 miles (+25)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,895 miles
    Test number
    722156539497
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,870 miles (+67)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,870 miles
    Test number
    148398330874
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Pass70,803 miles (+485)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,803 miles
    Test number
    151829826857
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Pass70,318 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,318 miles
    Test number
    920635235939
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing

  11. Pass70,305 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,305 miles
    Test number
    641496295213
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing badly between tread

  12. Fail70,293 miles (+79)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,293 miles
    Test number
    621872774307
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing badly between tread

  13. Pass70,214 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,214 miles
    Test number
    910657355966
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

  14. Fail70,214 miles (+45)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,214 miles
    Test number
    917665551469
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

  15. Pass70,169 miles (+3)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    70,169 miles
    Test number
    555953854315
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished

  16. Fail70,166 miles (+46)1 dangerous2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,166 miles
    Test number
    516972954329
    • DangerousOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished

  17. Pass70,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,120 miles
    Test number
    695766604045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,120 miles (+227)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,120 miles
    Test number
    896524704010
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass69,893 miles (+302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,893 miles
    Test number
    229122903178
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass69,591 miles (+191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    69,591 miles
    Test number
    549605951390
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass69,400 miles (+373)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    69,400 miles
    Test number
    179555601458
    • NoteChild seats n/s/r & o/s/r

  22. Pass69,027 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    69,027 miles
    Test number
    884305000000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,873 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,873 miles
    Test number
    112236119097
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAdvise front noplate in poor condition
    • NoteAdvise uneven tyre wear front tyres

  24. Pass68,873 miles (+8,639)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    68,873 miles
    Test number
    902646919055
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAdvise front noplate in poor condition
    • NoteAdvise uneven tyre wear front tyres

  25. Pass60,234 miles (+9,676)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    60,234 miles
    Test number
    451515218044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    50,558 miles
    Test number
    922396017092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail50,558 miles (+6,327)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,558 miles
    Test number
    100833817496
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass44,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    44,231 miles
    Test number
    932237255354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 855 NPU

What vehicle is registration 855 NPU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 855 NPU on a blue petrol BMW 540 first used on 31 Dec 2000. 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 855 NPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 855 NPU is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 855 NPU?
The MOT on 855 NPU is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 855 NPU done?
855 NPU was recorded at 71,813 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 1,344 miles a year.
Has 855 NPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 855 NPU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on 855 NPU 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 855 NPU find?
855 NPU passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: fuel pipe/s corroded.

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