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BMW 540

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc

S770 LKHMOT history

S770 LKH is a red petrol BMW 540 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 75,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2024
Mileage
75,525 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2019
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S770 LKH
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S770 LKH was last recorded at 75,525 miles on 8 Feb 2019, 1,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,489 miles · 8 Dec 2016
Between the last two tests
1,036 miles
Average per year
2,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2019 – 75,525 miles
  • 2016 – 74,489 miles
  • 2015 – 72,247 miles
  • 2014 – 72,222 miles
  • 2012 – 70,690 miles
  • 2011 – 69,404 miles
  • 2009 – 65,953 miles
  • 2008 – 57,032 miles
  • 2007 – 47,724 miles
  • 2006 – 42,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    946035619113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    805060799707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    273922091250
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. FailMileage not read1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    865961629439
    • MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass75,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    75,525 miles
    Test number
    619020183655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    211897840055
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,489 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,489 miles
    Test number
    343812052095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,455 miles (+2,208)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,455 miles
    Test number
    914956125381
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the front (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the front (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass72,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,247 miles
    Test number
    794897693844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,247 miles (+25)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,247 miles
    Test number
    517038834461
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  11. Pass72,222 miles (+1,532)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,222 miles
    Test number
    286068614452
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded

  12. Pass70,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,690 miles
    Test number
    239960902341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,690 miles (+1,286)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,690 miles
    Test number
    406553492208
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  14. Pass69,404 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    69,404 miles
    Test number
    577426291160
    • NoteRear brake discs have surface corrosion

  15. Fail69,404 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,404 miles
    Test number
    857658381148
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs have surface corrosion

  16. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    263656140104
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    434236640156
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail65,953 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,953 miles
    Test number
    202735969012
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust system noisy

  19. Pass65,953 miles (+8,921)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    65,953 miles
    Test number
    730605769014
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust system noisy

  20. Pass57,032 miles (+9,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,032 miles
    Test number
    123571378090
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  21. Pass47,724 miles (+4,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,724 miles
    Test number
    424394567084
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass42,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    42,861 miles
    Test number
    532714836061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S770 LKH

Does S770 LKH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S770 LKH expired on 7 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S770 LKH?
The MOT on S770 LKH expired on 7 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S770 LKH done?
S770 LKH was recorded at 75,525 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2019, an average of 2,510 miles a year.
Has S770 LKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S770 LKH has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on S770 LKH 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 S770 LKH find?
S770 LKH passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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