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BMW 540

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 4,398 cc

P628 BPCMOT history

P628 BPC is a black petrol BMW 540 first used on 15 Oct 1996. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 80,845 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
80,845 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P628 BPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
15 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P628 BPC was last recorded at 80,845 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 1,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,311 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,534 miles
Average per year
2,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,845 miles
  • 2025 – 79,311 miles
  • 2024 – 77,462 miles
  • 2023 – 76,166 miles
  • 2022 – 74,807 miles
  • 2020 – 72,370 miles
  • 2018 – 63,980 miles
  • 2017 – 56,100 miles
  • 2016 – 46,119 miles
  • 2015 – 39,049 miles
  • 2014 – 35,435 miles
  • 2013 – 35,053 miles
  • 2012 – 34,265 miles
  • 2008 – 32,026 miles
  • 2007 – 29,614 miles
  • 2006 – 23,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,845 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,845 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    80,845 miles
    Test number
    999148493396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,311 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    79,311 miles
    Test number
    257824273156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,462 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    77,462 miles
    Test number
    962572251568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,166 miles (+1,359)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    76,166 miles
    Test number
    594795669437
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Clip faulty (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Clip faulty (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,807 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,807 miles
    Test number
    815792428752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,370 miles (+3,580)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    72,370 miles
    Test number
    823489265492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,790 miles (+4,810)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,790 miles
    Test number
    606524477867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,980 miles (+7,880)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    63,980 miles
    Test number
    599929912700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    56,100 miles
    Test number
    833668949389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail56,083 miles (+9,964)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,083 miles
    Test number
    757020074365
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass46,119 miles (+7,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    46,119 miles
    Test number
    222303731575
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering box leaking oil

  12. Pass39,049 miles (+3,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,049 miles
    Test number
    220722526969
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass35,435 miles (+382)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,435 miles
    Test number
    976475054252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre bald inner edge
    • NoteOff side rear tyre bald inner edge

  14. Pass35,053 miles (+788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    35,053 miles
    Test number
    849699613278
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass34,265 miles (+2,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    34,265 miles
    Test number
    645281612128
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass32,026 miles (+2,412)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,026 miles
    Test number
    284474058260
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteDamage wheel rims.
    • NoteDeterioration steering,susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

  17. Pass29,614 miles (+6,312)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,614 miles
    Test number
    693956957263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,302 miles
    Test number
    641717456249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P628 BPC

Does P628 BPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P628 BPC is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on P628 BPC?
The MOT on P628 BPC is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P628 BPC done?
P628 BPC was recorded at 80,845 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 2,966 miles a year.
Has P628 BPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P628 BPC has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on P628 BPC 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 P628 BPC find?
P628 BPC passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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