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BMW 540

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc

S40 DJBMOT history

S40 DJB is a green petrol BMW 540 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 201,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

S40 DJB green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
201,530 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 DJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 DJB was last recorded at 201,530 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 7,457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Nov 2015: 174,855 miles, lower than 178,926 miles on 16 Aug 2014.
  • 3 Dec 2020: 190,495 miles, lower than 190,674 miles on 14 Sept 2019.

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
194,073 miles · 5 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
7,457 miles
Average per year
3,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,530 miles
  • 2023 – 194,073 miles
  • 2020 – 190,495 miles
  • 2019 – 190,674 miles
  • 2018 – 187,504 miles
  • 2017 – 184,278 miles
  • 2015 – 174,855 miles
  • 2014 – 178,926 miles
  • 2012 – 178,806 miles
  • 2011 – 175,578 miles
  • 2010 – 172,351 miles
  • 2009 – 165,782 miles
  • 2008 – 155,950 miles
  • 2007 – 138,342 miles
  • 2006 – 129,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,530 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,530 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    201,530 miles
    Test number
    160240323733
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail201,530 miles (+7,457)4 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,530 miles
    Test number
    875469674862
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass194,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    194,073 miles
    Test number
    601518550401
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail194,073 miles (+3,578)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,073 miles
    Test number
    818236761118
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass190,495 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    190,495 miles
    Test number
    446580205574
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail190,495 miles (-179)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,495 miles
    Test number
    359691270761
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass190,674 miles (+3,170)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    190,674 miles
    Test number
    284380543713
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass187,504 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    187,504 miles
    Test number
    834457748442
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail187,504 miles (+3,226)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,504 miles
    Test number
    243093067260
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass184,278 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    184,278 miles
    Test number
    753349334874
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail184,278 miles (+9,423)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,278 miles
    Test number
    911172462397
    • Repaired at testHorn control insecure (1.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass174,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    174,855 miles
    Test number
    307459814780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail174,855 miles (-4,071)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,855 miles
    Test number
    573377213756
    • Repaired at testHorn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

  14. Pass178,926 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    178,926 miles
    Test number
    975528824295
    • NoteAdvise front wiper blades
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre wear inner edge

  15. Fail178,926 miles (+120)1 dangerous5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,926 miles
    Test number
    909980524211
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAdvise front wiper blades
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre wear inner edge

  16. Pass178,806 miles (+3,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    178,806 miles
    Test number
    556029522305
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass175,578 miles (+3,227)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    175,578 miles
    Test number
    988510731329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass172,351 miles (+6,569)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    172,351 miles
    Test number
    264254590108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass165,782 miles (+9,832)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    165,782 miles
    Test number
    430520569123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass155,950 miles (+17,608)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    155,950 miles
    Test number
    432815258136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass138,342 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    138,342 miles
    Test number
    820138857172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail138,336 miles (+8,510)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,336 miles
    Test number
    771563857186
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail129,826 miles (+7,665)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,826 miles
    Test number
    560649346306
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  24. Pass122,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    122,161 miles
    Test number
    273137136485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail122,161 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,161 miles
    Test number
    202076136186
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSmall amount of play in o/side rear hub assembly

Questions about S40 DJB

Does S40 DJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 DJB is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 DJB?
The MOT on S40 DJB is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 DJB done?
S40 DJB was recorded at 201,530 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 3,922 miles a year.
Has S40 DJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 DJB has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 DJB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 7 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S40 DJB find?
S40 DJB passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 3 more.

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