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BMW 540

Green · Petrol · 1995 · 3,982 cc

N545 OULMOT history

N545 OUL is a green petrol BMW 540 first used on 1 Aug 1995. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

N545 OUL green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
103,458 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N545 OUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,982 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N545 OUL was last recorded at 103,458 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 7,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jul 2017: 89,109 miles, lower than 132,376 miles on 2 Apr 2016.
  • 20 Jul 2017: 89,022 miles, lower than 89,109 miles on 13 Jul 2017.

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
95,755 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,703 miles
Average per year
3,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,458 miles
  • 2025 – 95,755 miles
  • 2024 – 93,145 miles
  • 2023 – 90,172 miles
  • 2021 – 90,095 miles
  • 2018 – 89,207 miles
  • 2017 – 89,022 miles
  • 2016 – 132,376 miles
  • 2015 – 80,955 miles
  • 2013 – 79,648 miles
  • 2012 – 73,481 miles
  • 2011 – 64,311 miles
  • 2010 – 54,664 miles
  • 2009 – 47,717 miles
  • 2008 – 45,501 miles
  • 2007 – 43,304 miles
  • 2006 – 41,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,458 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass103,458 miles (+7,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    103,458 miles
    Test number
    329546717730
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass95,755 miles (+2,610)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,755 miles
    Test number
    117383819528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,145 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    93,145 miles
    Test number
    816234051316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail93,136 miles (+2,964)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,136 miles
    Test number
    770032242171
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  5. Pass90,172 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,172 miles
    Test number
    489761721805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,095 miles (+888)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,095 miles
    Test number
    304712712395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,207 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    89,207 miles
    Test number
    431183958219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,022 miles (-87)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    89,022 miles
    Test number
    881548780443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,109 miles (-43,267)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,109 miles
    Test number
    115431512748
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass132,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    132,376 miles
    Test number
    928058018911
    • AdvisoryN/s fuel pipe slightly corroded

  11. Fail132,376 miles (+71)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,376 miles
    Test number
    964814309455
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s fuel pipe slightly corroded

  12. Fail132,305 miles (+51,350)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,305 miles
    Test number
    948258996806
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  13. Pass80,955 miles (+1,307)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,955 miles
    Test number
    248646505033
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  14. Pass79,648 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    79,648 miles
    Test number
    706271123269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,647 miles (+6,166)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,647 miles
    Test number
    655371213283
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass73,481 miles (+9,170)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    73,481 miles
    Test number
    216229492122
    • NoteChip in windscreen
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

  17. Pass64,311 miles (+9,647)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,311 miles
    Test number
    309302991169
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear fuel pipes corroded

  18. Pass54,664 miles (+6,947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,664 miles
    Test number
    452026990188
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass47,717 miles (+2,216)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,717 miles
    Test number
    912217999140
    • NoteAll brake discs in poor condition and brake pads wearing low

  20. Pass45,501 miles (+2,197)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,501 miles
    Test number
    522523498107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leaking onto cat cnverters. vehicle underside + components corroded. slight brake bind on n/s rear

  21. Pass43,304 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    43,304 miles
    Test number
    241683697426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    41,002 miles
    Test number
    300432896119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about N545 OUL

Does N545 OUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N545 OUL is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on N545 OUL?
The MOT on N545 OUL is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N545 OUL done?
N545 OUL was recorded at 103,458 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 3,177 miles a year.
Has N545 OUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N545 OUL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on N545 OUL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 13 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on N545 OUL find?
N545 OUL passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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