BMW logo

BMW 540

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc

S45 ADSMOT history

S45 ADS is a red petrol BMW 540 first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 136,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2023.

S45 ADS red BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2024
Mileage
136,352 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2021
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,701 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S45 ADS in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S45 ADS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S45 ADS was last recorded at 136,352 miles on 1 Jun 2021, 552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jun 2017: 137,501 miles, lower than 137,565 miles on 5 Jun 2017.
  • 6 Jun 2019: 135,800 miles, lower than 137,501 miles on 8 Jun 2017.

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
135,800 miles · 6 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
552 miles
Average per year
2,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 136,352 miles
  • 2019 – 135,800 miles
  • 2017 – 137,501 miles
  • 2016 – 137,304 miles
  • 2015 – 136,942 miles
  • 2014 – 136,348 miles
  • 2013 – 135,011 miles
  • 2012 – 132,674 miles
  • 2011 – 127,767 miles
  • 2010 – 124,183 miles
  • 2009 – 117,977 miles
  • 2008 – 109,810 miles
  • 2007 – 102,271 miles
  • 2006 – 94,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    635799465242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    426356984104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass136,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    136,352 miles
    Test number
    464815320403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    312789345987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,800 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    135,800 miles
    Test number
    308831162077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    160037688672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. FailMileage not read5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    275945566621
    • MajorCentral Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear on both sides (3.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass137,501 miles (-64)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    137,501 miles
    Test number
    145789197564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail137,565 miles (+261)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,565 miles
    Test number
    312920479227
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass137,304 miles (+362)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    137,304 miles
    Test number
    275083288780
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak under trays

  11. Pass136,942 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    136,942 miles
    Test number
    617849055025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass136,348 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    136,348 miles
    Test number
    156789634487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass135,011 miles (+2,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    135,011 miles
    Test number
    838350843084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass132,674 miles (+4,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    132,674 miles
    Test number
    198272242081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass127,767 miles (+3,584)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    127,767 miles
    Test number
    358599831043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass124,183 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    124,183 miles
    Test number
    643205120083
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail124,169 miles (+6,192)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,169 miles
    Test number
    981700920048
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass117,977 miles (+8,167)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    117,977 miles
    Test number
    234212319025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass109,810 miles (+7,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    109,810 miles
    Test number
    182183008403
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass102,271 miles (+7,370)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    102,271 miles
    Test number
    193446207499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass94,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    94,901 miles
    Test number
    113766726463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S45 ADS

Does S45 ADS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S45 ADS expired on 23 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S45 ADS?
The MOT on S45 ADS expired on 23 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S45 ADS done?
S45 ADS was recorded at 136,352 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2021, an average of 2,701 miles a year.
Has S45 ADS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S45 ADS has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on S45 ADS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 8 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S45 ADS find?
S45 ADS passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all S45 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.