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BMW 540

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc

S62 EGUMOT history

S62 EGU is a green petrol BMW 540 first used on 2 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2024.

S62 EGU green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 May 2025
Mileage
121,082 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S62 EGU
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
2 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2025
Latest MOT test
10 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S62 EGU was last recorded at 121,082 miles on 10 May 2024, 4,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,945 miles · 19 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
4,137 miles
Average per year
2,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 121,082 miles
  • 2022 – 116,945 miles
  • 2021 – 112,782 miles
  • 2020 – 110,764 miles
  • 2019 – 110,674 miles
  • 2017 – 105,332 miles
  • 2016 – 95,698 miles
  • 2015 – 90,652 miles
  • 2014 – 85,899 miles
  • 2013 – 83,923 miles
  • 2011 – 78,382 miles
  • 2010 – 77,032 miles
  • 2009 – 76,759 miles
  • 2008 – 76,152 miles
  • 2007 – 74,108 miles
  • 2006 – 71,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,082 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass121,082 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    121,082 miles
    Test number
    957886572469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail121,082 miles (+4,137)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,082 miles
    Test number
    212510345216
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass116,945 miles (+4,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    116,945 miles
    Test number
    117011351361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass112,782 miles (+2,018)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    112,782 miles
    Test number
    410273614413
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass110,764 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,764 miles
    Test number
    234253601501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,674 miles (+5,342)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,674 miles
    Test number
    599213225398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass105,332 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    105,332 miles
    Test number
    195534885899
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded,osr anti roll bar link pin play

  8. Fail105,332 miles (+9,634)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,332 miles
    Test number
    401024779044
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded,osr anti roll bar link pin play

  9. Pass95,698 miles (+5,046)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    95,698 miles
    Test number
    215345994927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass90,652 miles (+4,753)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    90,652 miles
    Test number
    408708715217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre in poor condition.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre in poor condition.

  11. Pass85,899 miles (+15)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,899 miles
    Test number
    139435494132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail85,884 miles (+1,961)2 failures3 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,884 miles
    Test number
    855688684123
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass83,923 miles (+5,541)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,923 miles
    Test number
    638421663120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,382 miles (+902)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    78,382 miles
    Test number
    197566851332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,480 miles (+448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    77,480 miles
    Test number
    366091821077
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail77,032 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,032 miles
    Test number
    413325910099
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass77,032 miles (+273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    77,032 miles
    Test number
    472335210058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass76,759 miles (+607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    76,759 miles
    Test number
    462707119016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Pass76,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    76,152 miles
    Test number
    193896818430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,150 miles (+2,042)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,150 miles
    Test number
    184876518017
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  21. Pass74,108 miles (+2,241)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    74,108 miles
    Test number
    693287027013
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass71,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    71,867 miles
    Test number
    720298126003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S62 EGU

Does S62 EGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S62 EGU expired on 9 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S62 EGU?
The MOT on S62 EGU expired on 9 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S62 EGU done?
S62 EGU was recorded at 121,082 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2024, an average of 2,692 miles a year.
Has S62 EGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S62 EGU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S62 EGU 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 S62 EGU find?
S62 EGU passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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