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BMW 540

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc

S40 BMVMOT history

S40 BMV is a black petrol BMW 540 first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 185,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2025.

S40 BMV black BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
185,215 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 BMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 BMV was last recorded at 185,215 miles on 11 Oct 2025, 4,393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,822 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,393 miles
Average per year
7,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,215 miles
  • 2024 – 180,822 miles
  • 2023 – 179,136 miles
  • 2022 – 177,686 miles
  • 2019 – 167,628 miles
  • 2018 – 165,657 miles
  • 2017 – 156,993 miles
  • 2016 – 147,461 miles
  • 2015 – 137,929 miles
  • 2014 – 132,277 miles
  • 2013 – 124,971 miles
  • 2012 – 115,528 miles
  • 2011 – 105,796 miles
  • 2010 – 95,845 miles
  • 2009 – 80,603 miles
  • 2008 – 66,643 miles
  • 2007 – 50,712 miles
  • 2006 – 35,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,215 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Ns rear brake hose is perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Ns rear tyre outer sidewall is cut [235/45/17t/westlake]

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Play in steering joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,215 miles (+4,393)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    185,215 miles
    Test number
    578613402459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass180,822 miles (+1,686)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    180,822 miles
    Test number
    777140355108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass179,136 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    179,136 miles
    Test number
    865689114617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass177,686 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    177,686 miles
    Test number
    815659271893
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  5. Fail177,665 miles (+30)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,665 miles
    Test number
    433616561290
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  6. Fail177,635 miles (+10,007)14 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,635 miles
    Test number
    162310782466
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel pipe corroded

  7. Pass167,628 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    167,628 miles
    Test number
    393336308929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass165,657 miles (+8,664)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    165,657 miles
    Test number
    926838493356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine light staying on
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine

  9. Pass156,993 miles (+9,532)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    156,993 miles
    Test number
    850837708981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass147,461 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    147,461 miles
    Test number
    636059280333
    • AdvisoryNs rear brake hose is perishing
    • AdvisoryNs rear tyre outer sidewall is cut [235/45/17t/westlake]
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering joints

  11. Fail147,461 miles (+9,532)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,461 miles
    Test number
    430272054201
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNs rear brake hose is perishing
    • AdvisoryNs rear tyre outer sidewall is cut [235/45/17t/westlake]
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering joints

  12. Fail137,929 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,929 miles
    Test number
    109450335457
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass137,929 miles (+5,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    137,929 miles
    Test number
    135220735473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass132,277 miles (+7,306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    132,277 miles
    Test number
    258261434030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass124,971 miles (+9,443)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    124,971 miles
    Test number
    566248723098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,528 miles (+9,732)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    115,528 miles
    Test number
    716640032003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,796 miles (+9,951)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    105,796 miles
    Test number
    147841431032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,845 miles (+114)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    95,845 miles
    Test number
    274048320022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front lower rear most suspension arm inner bush spliting

  19. Fail95,731 miles (+15,128)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,731 miles
    Test number
    872975020088
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass80,603 miles (+13,960)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    80,603 miles
    Test number
    182579819491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,643 miles (+15,931)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    66,643 miles
    Test number
    732884028066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,712 miles (+14,939)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    50,712 miles
    Test number
    111813927449
    • NoteRear discs worn.

  23. Pass35,773 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    35,773 miles
    Test number
    693707836067
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S40 BMV

Does S40 BMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 BMV expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 BMV?
The MOT on S40 BMV expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 BMV done?
S40 BMV was recorded at 185,215 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2025, an average of 7,595 miles a year.
Has S40 BMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 BMV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on S40 BMV 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 S40 BMV find?
S40 BMV passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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