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BMW 540

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

S62 XRJMOT history

S62 XRJ is a green petrol BMW 540 first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 140,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 28 May 2025
Mileage
140,116 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S62 XRJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 May 2025
Latest MOT test
29 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S62 XRJ was last recorded at 140,116 miles on 29 May 2024, 2,882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,234 miles · 26 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
2,882 miles
Average per year
5,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,116 miles
  • 2020 – 137,234 miles
  • 2019 – 137,032 miles
  • 2018 – 128,429 miles
  • 2017 – 119,748 miles
  • 2016 – 109,540 miles
  • 2015 – 98,391 miles
  • 2014 – 98,391 miles
  • 2013 – 73,015 miles
  • 2011 – 69,997 miles
  • 2009 – 61,877 miles
  • 2007 – 51,173 miles
  • 2006 – 43,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,116 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 lower suspension arm bushes worn and have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,116 miles (+2,882)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    140,116 miles
    Test number
    505749878342
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 lower suspension arm bushes worn and have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,234 miles (+202)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    137,234 miles
    Test number
    798093476443
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside of the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted underside of the vehicle

  3. Pass137,032 miles (+8,603)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    137,032 miles
    Test number
    870759851080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryGeneral body corrosion.
    • AdvisoryOil leak under the engine

  4. Pass128,429 miles (+8,681)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    128,429 miles
    Test number
    278759650968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To front (3.6.B.2c)

  5. Pass119,748 miles (+10,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    119,748 miles
    Test number
    548012124810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  6. Pass109,540 miles (+132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    109,540 miles
    Test number
    311138381517
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Fail109,408 miles (+11,017)2 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,408 miles
    Test number
    704351565811
    • DangerousNearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable steering idler drop arm bushes excessively worn (2.2.C.1d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam headlamp does not work when switched on every time and sometimes switches off itself (1.7.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2 ball joint gaitors split (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint front ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint 2 nearside front lower ball joints slight play (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass98,391 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    98,391 miles
    Test number
    937457005017
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail98,391 miles (+14,049)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,391 miles
    Test number
    447573964425
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass84,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    84,342 miles
    Test number
    379437304071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,342 miles (+11,327)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,342 miles
    Test number
    595803804051
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  12. Pass73,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,015 miles
    Test number
    388228803097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,015 miles (+3,018)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,015 miles
    Test number
    196548903409
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass69,997 miles (+8,120)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    69,997 miles
    Test number
    558598811024
    • NoteO/s/f and o/s/r tyres close to legal limit.

  15. Pass61,877 miles (+10,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    61,877 miles
    Test number
    984536909090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass51,173 miles (+7,359)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,173 miles
    Test number
    623787017030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    43,814 miles
    Test number
    894440516056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S62 XRJ

Does S62 XRJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S62 XRJ expired on 28 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S62 XRJ?
The MOT on S62 XRJ expired on 28 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S62 XRJ done?
S62 XRJ was recorded at 140,116 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2024, an average of 5,239 miles a year.
Has S62 XRJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S62 XRJ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on S62 XRJ 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 XRJ find?
S62 XRJ passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively, and 2 more.

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