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BMW 540

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc

S64 DJWMOT history

S64 DJW is a blue petrol BMW 540 first used on 4 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 162,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

S64 DJW blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
162,133 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S64 DJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S64 DJW was last recorded at 162,133 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 5,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,203 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,930 miles
Average per year
1,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,133 miles
  • 2025 – 156,203 miles
  • 2024 – 155,013 miles
  • 2023 – 154,406 miles
  • 2022 – 153,994 miles
  • 2021 – 153,337 miles
  • 2020 – 153,061 miles
  • 2019 – 151,910 miles
  • 2018 – 151,470 miles
  • 2017 – 151,100 miles
  • 2016 – 150,338 miles
  • 2015 – 148,975 miles
  • 2014 – 148,443 miles
  • 2013 – 147,645 miles
  • 2011 – 145,564 miles
  • 2010 – 140,944 miles
  • 2009 – 135,578 miles
  • 2008 – 133,964 miles
  • 2007 – 131,459 miles
  • 2006 – 128,614 miles
  • 2005 – 122,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,133 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,133 miles (+5,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    162,133 miles
    Test number
    162185510555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass156,203 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    156,203 miles
    Test number
    984201707844
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail156,203 miles (+1,190)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,203 miles
    Test number
    137195388481
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass155,013 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    155,013 miles
    Test number
    830459714104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,406 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    154,406 miles
    Test number
    582291879278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,994 miles (+657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    153,994 miles
    Test number
    928487740810
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST MOUNT POOR CONDITION

  7. Pass153,337 miles (+276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    153,337 miles
    Test number
    818616988492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass153,061 miles (+1,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    153,061 miles
    Test number
    919535075884
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rubber poor condition

  9. Pass151,910 miles (+440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,910 miles
    Test number
    614753806471
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass151,470 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    151,470 miles
    Test number
    704781267204
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail151,470 miles (+370)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,470 miles
    Test number
    942727849466
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass151,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    151,100 miles
    Test number
    359787199293
    • AdvisoryCentral Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail151,098 miles (+760)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,098 miles
    Test number
    249788671172
    • FailureCentral Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mountings snapped (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass150,338 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    150,338 miles
    Test number
    129732744328
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail150,338 miles (+1,363)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,338 miles
    Test number
    817185276515
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass148,975 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    148,975 miles
    Test number
    717857685008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass148,443 miles (+798)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    148,443 miles
    Test number
    116108584075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  18. Pass147,645 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    147,645 miles
    Test number
    627414793025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail147,644 miles (+2,080)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,644 miles
    Test number
    738096583014
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass145,564 miles (+4,620)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    145,564 miles
    Test number
    456072231394
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass140,944 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    140,944 miles
    Test number
    830669310341
    • NoteExhaust rubber split
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  22. Fail140,944 miles (+5,366)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,944 miles
    Test number
    894739610313
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteExhaust rubber split
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  23. Pass135,578 miles (+1,614)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    135,578 miles
    Test number
    983559629378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass133,964 miles (+2,505)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    133,964 miles
    Test number
    483330028407
    • NoteFRONT NUM PLATE DIRTY
    • NoteN/S FRONT ROAD WHELL AND TYRE CUT

  25. Pass131,459 miles (+2,845)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    131,459 miles
    Test number
    561892817380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass128,614 miles (+6,169)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    128,614 miles
    Test number
    603394116304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass122,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    122,445 miles
    Test number
    112474635357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S64 DJW

Does S64 DJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S64 DJW is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S64 DJW?
The MOT on S64 DJW is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S64 DJW done?
S64 DJW was recorded at 162,133 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 1,927 miles a year.
Has S64 DJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S64 DJW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S64 DJW 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 S64 DJW find?
S64 DJW passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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