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BMW 540

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 4,398 cc

J9 DUSMOT history

J9 DUS is a black petrol BMW 540 first used on 25 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 99,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,549 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 DUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
25 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 DUS was last recorded at 99,549 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,501 miles · 27 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
3,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,549 miles
  • 2025 – 99,501 miles
  • 2024 – 99,455 miles
  • 2023 – 99,400 miles
  • 2022 – 99,250 miles
  • 2021 – 99,119 miles
  • 2020 – 99,022 miles
  • 2019 – 98,901 miles
  • 2018 – 98,812 miles
  • 2017 – 98,659 miles
  • 2016 – 98,399 miles
  • 2015 – 98,232 miles
  • 2014 – 97,400 miles
  • 2013 – 96,381 miles
  • 2012 – 96,322 miles
  • 2011 – 95,339 miles
  • 2010 – 92,531 miles
  • 2008 – 89,011 miles
  • 2006 – 38,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,549 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass99,549 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,549 miles
    Test number
    786158293586
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass99,501 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    99,501 miles
    Test number
    201491912265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,455 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    99,455 miles
    Test number
    317086689343
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass99,400 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,400 miles
    Test number
    190385948467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,250 miles (+131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    99,250 miles
    Test number
    380580007665
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  6. Pass99,119 miles (+97)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,119 miles
    Test number
    842279930000
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides (5.2.3 (f))

  7. Pass99,022 miles (+121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    99,022 miles
    Test number
    734411192842
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  8. Pass98,901 miles (+89)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    98,901 miles
    Test number
    260130366573
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (f))

  9. Pass98,812 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,812 miles
    Test number
    191588622226
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  10. Fail98,812 miles (+153)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,812 miles
    Test number
    510362448483
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  11. Pass98,659 miles (+260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,659 miles
    Test number
    801814830520
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  12. Pass98,399 miles (+167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    98,399 miles
    Test number
    738359249233
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer door handle deteriorated

  13. Pass98,232 miles (+832)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    98,232 miles
    Test number
    616896625207
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOuter Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  14. Pass97,400 miles (+1,019)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    97,400 miles
    Test number
    465193514291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass96,381 miles (+59)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    96,381 miles
    Test number
    845174123276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass96,322 miles (+983)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    96,322 miles
    Test number
    436556182170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass95,339 miles (+2,808)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    95,339 miles
    Test number
    699001341168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass92,531 miles (+3,520)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    92,531 miles
    Test number
    910320620137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,011 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    89,011 miles
    Test number
    481804458486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,897 miles (+50,660)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,897 miles
    Test number
    112301408385
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  21. Pass38,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,237 miles
    Test number
    210598236420
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about J9 DUS

Does J9 DUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 DUS is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 DUS?
The MOT on J9 DUS is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 DUS done?
J9 DUS was recorded at 99,549 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 3,034 miles a year.
Has J9 DUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 DUS has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on J9 DUS 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 J9 DUS find?
J9 DUS passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four; exhaust noisy.

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