BMW 540
Grey · Petrol · 1995 · 3,982 cc
990 RDMOT history
990 RD is a grey petrol BMW 540 first used on 12 May 1995. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 58,366 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 58,366 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 9 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 720 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 990 RD
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 540
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,982 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 12 May 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
990 RD was last recorded at 58,366 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 142 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 58,224 miles · 29 Jun 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 142 miles
- Average per year
- 720 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 58,366 miles
- 2021 – 58,224 miles
- 2019 – 57,953 miles
- 2017 – 57,464 miles
- 2016 – 56,643 miles
- 2014 – 53,196 miles
- 2010 – 51,297 miles
- 2009 – 49,507 miles
- 2008 – 47,439 miles
- 2007 – 44,715 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass58,366 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Coil spring corroded both front springs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front both steering arms corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
15 tests since 31 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass58,366 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 58,366 miles
- Test number
- 536904377534
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 433575391855
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail58,224 miles (+271)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,224 miles
- Test number
- 277686891769
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass57,953 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 57,953 miles
- Test number
- 791543467583
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both steering arms corroded
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail57,940 miles (+476)8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,940 miles
- Test number
- 662068443335
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes marked up (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both steering arms corroded
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass57,464 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 57,464 miles
- Test number
- 178862734707
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,464 miles (+821)2 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,464 miles
- Test number
- 123776253804
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass56,643 miles (+33)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 56,643 miles
- Test number
- 528036467412
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
Fail56,610 miles (+3,414)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,610 miles
- Test number
- 567998320957
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,196 miles (+9)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 53,196 miles
- Test number
- 987889794197
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteO/s inner sill corroded
- NoteOil leak
Fail53,187 miles (+1,890)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,187 miles
- Test number
- 609248694150
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteO/s inner sill corroded
- NoteOil leak
Pass51,297 miles (+1,790)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 51,297 miles
- Test number
- 633375320228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,507 miles (+2,068)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 49,507 miles
- Test number
- 252117919281
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,439 miles (+2,724)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 47,439 miles
- Test number
- 150167728214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,715 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 44,715 miles
- Test number
- 464360297049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 990 RD
- What vehicle is registration 990 RD currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 990 RD on a grey petrol BMW 540 first used on 12 May 1995. 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 990 RD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 990 RD is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 990 RD?
- The MOT on 990 RD is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 990 RD done?
- 990 RD was recorded at 58,366 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 720 miles a year.
- Has 990 RD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 990 RD has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on 990 RD 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 990 RD find?
- 990 RD passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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