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BMW 540

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 4,398 cc

P10 EVGMOT history

P10 EVG is a silver petrol BMW 540 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 151,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2025.

P10 EVG silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
151,108 mi
At MOT on 25 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P10 EVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P10 EVG was last recorded at 151,108 miles on 25 Oct 2025, 4,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,154 miles · 8 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,954 miles
Average per year
2,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,108 miles
  • 2024 – 146,154 miles
  • 2021 – 143,185 miles
  • 2018 – 140,087 miles
  • 2017 – 138,289 miles
  • 2016 – 135,875 miles
  • 2015 – 134,276 miles
  • 2014 – 132,471 miles
  • 2013 – 130,101 miles
  • 2012 – 127,918 miles
  • 2011 – 125,365 miles
  • 2010 – 123,637 miles
  • 2009 – 120,855 miles
  • 2008 – 118,073 miles
  • 2007 – 110,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,108 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,108 miles (+4,954)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    151,108 miles
    Test number
    260109028022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,154 miles (+79)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    146,154 miles
    Test number
    642431287029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail146,075 miles2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,075 miles
    Test number
    597109504480
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    425247167639
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    257939328543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight damage to windscreen, offside

  6. Pass143,185 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    143,185 miles
    Test number
    958938519829
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs inner surfaces becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer sidewall perishing
    • AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen, offside

  7. PassMileage not read2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    181830400902
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside rear inner sill
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    171785488467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear park brake effort low 16%

  9. Pass140,087 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    140,087 miles
    Test number
    903904420603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail140,082 miles (+1,793)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,082 miles
    Test number
    582117153272
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass138,289 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    138,289 miles
    Test number
    233752811912
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail138,289 miles (+2,414)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,289 miles
    Test number
    989739401132
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass135,875 miles (+1,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    135,875 miles
    Test number
    418555857996
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass134,276 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    134,276 miles
    Test number
    736209155198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail134,276 miles (+1,805)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,276 miles
    Test number
    336948445143
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, 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)

  16. Pass132,471 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    132,471 miles
    Test number
    446681044135
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail132,471 miles (+2,370)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,471 miles
    Test number
    518851244118
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass130,101 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    130,101 miles
    Test number
    279879223184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass127,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    127,918 miles
    Test number
    848763152149
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryUpper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. FailMileage not read3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    365217042170
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryUpper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass125,365 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    125,365 miles
    Test number
    457678811137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass123,637 miles (+2,782)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    123,637 miles
    Test number
    230364210171
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs near wear limit
    • NoteFront brake pads near wear limit
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak
    • NoteSlight gearbox oil leak

  23. Pass120,855 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    120,855 miles
    Test number
    402132269067
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail120,855 miles (+2,782)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,855 miles
    Test number
    633871969002
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass118,073 miles (+7,629)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    118,073 miles
    Test number
    704236158031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass110,444 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    110,444 miles
    Test number
    374259817097
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P10 EVG

Does P10 EVG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P10 EVG expired on 24 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P10 EVG?
The MOT on P10 EVG expired on 24 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P10 EVG done?
P10 EVG was recorded at 151,108 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2025, an average of 2,167 miles a year.
Has P10 EVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P10 EVG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on P10 EVG 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 P10 EVG find?
P10 EVG passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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