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BMW 540

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc

S45 CCBMOT history

S45 CCB is a silver petrol BMW 540 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 155,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2024.

S45 CCB silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2025
Mileage
155,396 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S45 CCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S45 CCB was last recorded at 155,396 miles on 25 Nov 2024, 1,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,288 miles · 18 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,108 miles
Average per year
5,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 155,396 miles
  • 2023 – 154,288 miles
  • 2022 – 151,982 miles
  • 2021 – 148,425 miles
  • 2020 – 145,975 miles
  • 2019 – 144,064 miles
  • 2018 – 141,281 miles
  • 2017 – 138,136 miles
  • 2016 – 133,888 miles
  • 2015 – 129,674 miles
  • 2014 – 126,572 miles
  • 2013 – 122,871 miles
  • 2012 – 120,069 miles
  • 2011 – 115,310 miles
  • 2010 – 109,069 miles
  • 2009 – 102,664 miles
  • 2008 – 89,060 miles
  • 2007 – 65,008 miles
  • 2006 – 52,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,396 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,396 miles (+1,108)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    155,396 miles
    Test number
    257107773379
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass154,288 miles (+2,306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    154,288 miles
    Test number
    390020472436
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass151,982 miles (+1,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    151,982 miles
    Test number
    848434387210
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass150,530 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    150,530 miles
    Test number
    318744622182
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail150,528 miles (+2,103)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,528 miles
    Test number
    682773442719
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission cooler/hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Coolant leaking from radiator (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass148,425 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    148,425 miles
    Test number
    977420542354
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail148,391 miles (+2,416)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,391 miles
    Test number
    550664597560
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass145,975 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    145,975 miles
    Test number
    275474903210
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail145,975 miles (+1,911)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,975 miles
    Test number
    995993052436
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass144,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    144,064 miles
    Test number
    192862683115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail144,064 miles (+2,783)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,064 miles
    Test number
    853301757548
    • Repaired at testFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass141,281 miles (+3,145)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    141,281 miles
    Test number
    253777674589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass138,136 miles (+4,248)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    138,136 miles
    Test number
    419189653538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass133,888 miles (+4,214)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    133,888 miles
    Test number
    365267578247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass129,674 miles (+3,102)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    129,674 miles
    Test number
    649158325076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass126,572 miles (+3,701)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    126,572 miles
    Test number
    115440114096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass122,871 miles (+2,802)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    122,871 miles
    Test number
    219557513020
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass120,069 miles (+4,759)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    120,069 miles
    Test number
    806983522018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass115,310 miles (+6,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    115,310 miles
    Test number
    685798311039
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass109,069 miles (+6,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    109,069 miles
    Test number
    992788300017
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass102,664 miles (+13,604)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    102,664 miles
    Test number
    220116119005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,060 miles (+24,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    89,060 miles
    Test number
    720411528077
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Pass65,008 miles (+12,404)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    65,008 miles
    Test number
    504279327052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    52,604 miles
    Test number
    252987026007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,604 miles7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,604 miles
    Test number
    421267826028
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked

Questions about S45 CCB

Does S45 CCB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S45 CCB expired on 2 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S45 CCB?
The MOT on S45 CCB expired on 2 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S45 CCB done?
S45 CCB was recorded at 155,396 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2024, an average of 5,459 miles a year.
Has S45 CCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S45 CCB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S45 CCB 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 S45 CCB find?
S45 CCB passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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