BMW 540
Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 4,398 cc
AVI 5401MOT history
AVI 5401 is a grey petrol BMW 540 first used on 28 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 156,793 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 156,793 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,931 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- AVI 5401
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 540
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 28 Jun 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
AVI 5401 was last recorded at 156,793 miles on 26 Jun 2025, 7,758 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 149,035 miles · 18 Nov 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 7,758 miles
- Average per year
- 4,931 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 156,793 miles
- 2020 – 149,035 miles
- 2019 – 147,443 miles
- 2017 – 147,073 miles
- 2016 – 143,665 miles
- 2015 – 133,162 miles
- 2014 – 126,591 miles
- 2013 – 120,067 miles
- 2012 – 114,637 miles
- 2011 – 104,971 miles
- 2010 – 97,677 miles
- 2009 – 91,017 miles
- 2008 – 84,088 miles
- 2007 – 75,671 miles
- 2006 – 62,908 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,793 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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,793 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 156,793 miles
- Test number
- 289199523639
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 494859413007
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 533367471434
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 678379535526
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 896875237445
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 290890266925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,035 miles (+1,592)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,035 miles
- Test number
- 280208489610
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass147,443 miles (+370)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 147,443 miles
- Test number
- 238676208080
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass147,073 miles (+3,408)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 147,073 miles
- Test number
- 736402140722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,665 miles (+10,503)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 143,665 miles
- Test number
- 724675867581
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnderbody showing slight surface corrosion
Pass133,162 miles (+6,571)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 133,162 miles
- Test number
- 997891728723
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,591 miles (+6,524)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 126,591 miles
- Test number
- 985019044385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,067 miles (+5,430)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 120,067 miles
- Test number
- 577023143347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,637 miles (+9,666)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 114,637 miles
- Test number
- 169432742336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,971 miles (+7,294)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 104,971 miles
- Test number
- 978903841324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,677 miles (+6,660)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 97,677 miles
- Test number
- 670317730345
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass91,017 miles (+6,929)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 91,017 miles
- Test number
- 373791949323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,088 miles (+8,417)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 84,088 miles
- Test number
- 782451758315
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inside edge
- NoteNeartside front tyre has a chunk of rubber missing of side wall
Pass75,671 miles (+12,763)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 75,671 miles
- Test number
- 980601477284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,908 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 62,908 miles
- Test number
- 271583566117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,908 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,908 miles
- Test number
- 771583666135
- FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outside edges.
- NoteRear handbrake effort low.
Questions about AVI 5401
- What vehicle is registration AVI 5401 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show AVI 5401 on a grey petrol BMW 540 first used on 28 Jun 2002. 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 AVI 5401 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on AVI 5401 expired on 5 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on AVI 5401?
- The MOT on AVI 5401 expired on 5 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has AVI 5401 done?
- AVI 5401 was recorded at 156,793 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2025, an average of 4,931 miles a year.
- Has AVI 5401 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. AVI 5401 has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on AVI 5401 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 AVI 5401 find?
- AVI 5401 passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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