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BMW 540

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 4,398 cc

L3 TMYMOT history

L3 TMY is a black petrol BMW 540 first used on 4 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 88,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jul 2026
Mileage
88,220 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2025
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 TMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 TMY was last recorded at 88,220 miles on 23 Jun 2025, 407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,813 miles · 25 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
407 miles
Average per year
3,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,220 miles
  • 2024 – 87,813 miles
  • 2023 – 86,699 miles
  • 2022 – 86,697 miles
  • 2021 – 86,531 miles
  • 2018 – 81,245 miles
  • 2016 – 79,045 miles
  • 2015 – 75,065 miles
  • 2014 – 71,345 miles
  • 2013 – 68,060 miles
  • 2012 – 63,998 miles
  • 2011 – 59,330 miles
  • 2010 – 54,059 miles
  • 2009 – 46,904 miles
  • 2008 – 40,316 miles
  • 2007 – 34,223 miles
  • 2006 – 28,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,220 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,220 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,220 miles
    Test number
    650164691822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,813 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    87,813 miles
    Test number
    810973581929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,699 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    86,699 miles
    Test number
    274108793573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,697 miles (+166)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,697 miles
    Test number
    685764570895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass86,531 miles (+5,286)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,531 miles
    Test number
    755491982493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,245 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    81,245 miles
    Test number
    870016249173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,045 miles (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,045 miles
    Test number
    307877792075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,065 miles (+3,720)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    75,065 miles
    Test number
    637024873921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,345 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    71,345 miles
    Test number
    369161944456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,060 miles (+4,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,060 miles
    Test number
    737528743244
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  11. Pass63,998 miles (+4,668)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,998 miles
    Test number
    448672762219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,330 miles (+5,271)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,330 miles
    Test number
    458889351227
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass54,059 miles (+7,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    54,059 miles
    Test number
    350302470231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass46,904 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    46,904 miles
    Test number
    120748439244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,883 miles (+6,567)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,883 miles
    Test number
    362267139296
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  16. Pass40,316 miles (+6,093)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    40,316 miles
    Test number
    741265248223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    34,223 miles
    Test number
    644552227285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,223 miles (+5,609)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,223 miles
    Test number
    914551027211
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass28,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,614 miles
    Test number
    652443526232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 TMY

Does L3 TMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 TMY expired on 3 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 TMY?
The MOT on L3 TMY expired on 3 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 TMY done?
L3 TMY was recorded at 88,220 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2025, an average of 3,159 miles a year.
Has L3 TMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 TMY has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2009.
Has the mileage on L3 TMY 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 L3 TMY find?
L3 TMY passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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