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BMW 540

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc

S40 FUNMOT history

S40 FUN is a blue petrol BMW 540 first used on 14 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
122,768 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 FUN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 FUN was last recorded at 122,768 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 4,588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,180 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,588 miles
Average per year
2,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,768 miles
  • 2025 – 118,180 miles
  • 2024 – 113,411 miles
  • 2023 – 111,749 miles
  • 2022 – 110,420 miles
  • 2021 – 109,101 miles
  • 2020 – 107,928 miles
  • 2019 – 106,498 miles
  • 2018 – 105,108 miles
  • 2017 – 103,077 miles
  • 2016 – 96,021 miles
  • 2015 – 85,607 miles
  • 2014 – 83,253 miles
  • 2013 – 81,309 miles
  • 2011 – 78,395 miles
  • 2010 – 76,773 miles
  • 2009 – 74,442 miles
  • 2008 – 70,816 miles
  • 2007 – 67,896 miles
  • 2006 – 62,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,768 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear jacking points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,768 miles (+4,588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    122,768 miles
    Test number
    316043887352
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear jacking points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,180 miles (+4,769)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    118,180 miles
    Test number
    501898048412
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,411 miles (+1,662)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,411 miles
    Test number
    746643141118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass111,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    111,749 miles
    Test number
    474832911962
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail111,749 miles (+1,329)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,749 miles
    Test number
    564963860740
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass110,420 miles (+1,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    110,420 miles
    Test number
    170548290723
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some items

  7. Pass109,101 miles (+1,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,101 miles
    Test number
    542394295823
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass107,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    107,928 miles
    Test number
    668376923031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,928 miles (+1,430)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,928 miles
    Test number
    340320807395
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass106,498 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,498 miles
    Test number
    549356605436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,108 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,108 miles
    Test number
    354002866572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,077 miles (+7,056)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    103,077 miles
    Test number
    595396590861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,021 miles (+10,414)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,021 miles
    Test number
    431998485243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,607 miles (+2,354)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,607 miles
    Test number
    429373085078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass83,253 miles (+1,944)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    83,253 miles
    Test number
    516694184086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,309 miles (+2,914)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    81,309 miles
    Test number
    475069993033
    • NoteOff side & near side outer sill covers fitted

  17. Pass78,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    78,395 miles
    Test number
    767533061262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,391 miles (+1,618)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,391 miles
    Test number
    605053161247
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass76,773 miles (+2,331)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    76,773 miles
    Test number
    873640150242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,442 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    74,442 miles
    Test number
    201533959216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,430 miles (+3,614)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,430 miles
    Test number
    543872059265
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass70,816 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    70,816 miles
    Test number
    161520468250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,896 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    67,896 miles
    Test number
    392383857271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    62,935 miles
    Test number
    364038446488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 FUN

Does S40 FUN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 FUN is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 FUN?
The MOT on S40 FUN is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 FUN done?
S40 FUN was recorded at 122,768 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 2,981 miles a year.
Has S40 FUN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 FUN has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S40 FUN 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 FUN find?
S40 FUN passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear differential; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear jacking points corroded.

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