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BMW 540

Purple · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc

S40 GHMMOT history

S40 GHM is a purple petrol BMW 540 first used on 12 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 202,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
202,037 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 GHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 GHM was last recorded at 202,037 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 May 2011: 127,713 miles, lower than 127,770 miles on 3 May 2011.

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
202,035 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,037 miles
  • 2025 – 200,427 miles
  • 2024 – 199,023 miles
  • 2023 – 197,740 miles
  • 2022 – 197,272 miles
  • 2021 – 196,704 miles
  • 2020 – 196,077 miles
  • 2019 – 195,235 miles
  • 2018 – 193,159 miles
  • 2017 – 191,940 miles
  • 2016 – 190,400 miles
  • 2015 – 189,690 miles
  • 2014 – 187,543 miles
  • 2013 – 170,663 miles
  • 2012 – 145,587 miles
  • 2011 – 127,713 miles
  • 2010 – 122,541 miles
  • 2009 – 114,546 miles
  • 2008 – 109,115 miles
  • 2007 – 96,124 miles
  • 2006 – 83,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,037 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to sill weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper front outer track control arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper front track control arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,037 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    202,037 miles
    Test number
    651453455297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to sill weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail202,035 miles (+1,608)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,035 miles
    Test number
    465712384943
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to sill weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass200,427 miles (+1,404)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    200,427 miles
    Test number
    627589270374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass199,023 miles (+1,283)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    199,023 miles
    Test number
    966767130166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass197,740 miles (+468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    197,740 miles
    Test number
    826790513384
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass197,272 miles (+568)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    197,272 miles
    Test number
    550364827394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass196,704 miles (+24)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    196,704 miles
    Test number
    956138330206
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper front outer track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper front track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper front track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail196,680 miles (+603)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,680 miles
    Test number
    785959577772
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper front outer track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper front track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper front track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass196,077 miles (+842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    196,077 miles
    Test number
    789235811279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass195,235 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    195,235 miles
    Test number
    663925097610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass193,159 miles (+1,219)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    193,159 miles
    Test number
    540584992190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass191,940 miles (+1,540)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    191,940 miles
    Test number
    428280327655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass190,400 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    190,400 miles
    Test number
    945739087798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail190,382 miles (+692)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,382 miles
    Test number
    504506389532
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass189,690 miles (+2,147)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    189,690 miles
    Test number
    216558165140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass187,543 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    187,543 miles
    Test number
    958806834104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail187,537 miles (+16,874)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,537 miles
    Test number
    729122234103
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass170,663 miles (+25,076)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    170,663 miles
    Test number
    429751533128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass145,587 miles (+17,874)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    145,587 miles
    Test number
    627723632103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass127,713 miles (-57)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    127,713 miles
    Test number
    687816421168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail127,770 miles (+5,229)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,770 miles
    Test number
    236603721152
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass122,541 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    122,541 miles
    Test number
    151144410188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail122,537 miles (+7,991)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,537 miles
    Test number
    864102510173
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass114,546 miles (+5,431)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    114,546 miles
    Test number
    944000029185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass109,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    109,115 miles
    Test number
    584040908190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail109,115 miles (+12,991)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,115 miles
    Test number
    631890408166
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass96,124 miles (+12,399)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    96,124 miles
    Test number
    600385697037
    • NoteVery slight play in rear hub carrier bearings

  28. Pass83,725 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    83,725 miles
    Test number
    891390516035
    • NoteAll brake discs poor
    • NoteN/s front wheel out of shape
    • NoteWiper blades smeary

Questions about S40 GHM

Does S40 GHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 GHM is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 GHM?
The MOT on S40 GHM is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 GHM done?
S40 GHM was recorded at 202,037 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 5,704 miles a year.
Has S40 GHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 GHM has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 GHM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S40 GHM find?
S40 GHM passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to sill weak; offside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor to sill.

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