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BMW 540

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc

C5 PSDMOT history

C5 PSD is a silver petrol BMW 540 first used on 8 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2012 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 196,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.

C5 PSD silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2012
Mileage
196,457 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 PSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 May 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2012
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

C5 PSD was last recorded at 196,457 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2011.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Aug 2007: 112,020 miles, lower than 116,231 miles on 18 Aug 2006.

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
196,411 miles · 26 Aug 2011
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
4,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,457 miles
  • 2011 – 196,411 miles
  • 2010 – 195,594 miles
  • 2009 – 131,078 miles
  • 2007 – 112,020 miles
  • 2006 – 116,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail196,457 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorFront Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHigh beam tell tail
  • AdvisoryIndicator tell tail

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail196,457 miles (+46)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,457 miles
    Test number
    452480419810
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh beam tell tail
    • AdvisoryIndicator tell tail

  2. Pass196,411 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    196,411 miles
    Test number
    125088231253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass195,594 miles (+64,516)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    195,594 miles
    Test number
    794814710296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    131,078 miles
    Test number
    534169529248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    151447628226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,020 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    112,020 miles
    Test number
    380366827229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail112,020 miles (-4,211)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,020 miles
    Test number
    872156927207
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass116,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    116,231 miles
    Test number
    302510236233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 PSD

Does C5 PSD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 PSD expired on 25 Aug 2012, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 PSD?
The MOT on C5 PSD expired on 25 Aug 2012. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 PSD done?
C5 PSD was recorded at 196,457 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 4,316 miles a year.
Has C5 PSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 PSD has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on C5 PSD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C5 PSD find?
C5 PSD failed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 2 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; front brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 1; front side repeater not working both, and 5 more.

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