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BMW 540

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T218 BJHMOT history

T218 BJH is a black petrol BMW 540 first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
119,482 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T218 BJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T218 BJH was last recorded at 119,482 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 May 2010: 55,300 miles, lower than 62,955 miles on 8 Aug 2008.
  • 22 Oct 2021: 110,004 miles, lower than 115,624 miles on 14 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
119,069 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
413 miles
Average per year
3,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,482 miles
  • 2024 – 119,069 miles
  • 2023 – 115,112 miles
  • 2021 – 110,004 miles
  • 2020 – 115,624 miles
  • 2019 – 113,729 miles
  • 2018 – 110,093 miles
  • 2016 – 97,039 miles
  • 2015 – 87,570 miles
  • 2014 – 81,952 miles
  • 2013 – 79,800 miles
  • 2010 – 55,300 miles
  • 2008 – 62,955 miles
  • 2007 – 60,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,482 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,482 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    119,482 miles
    Test number
    331860306789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,069 miles (+3,957)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    119,069 miles
    Test number
    167623692668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass115,112 miles (+5,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    115,112 miles
    Test number
    414968723491
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass110,004 miles (-5,620)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,004 miles
    Test number
    895088888604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,624 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,624 miles
    Test number
    195453588226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,729 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,729 miles
    Test number
    338524978915
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail113,704 miles (+3,611)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,704 miles
    Test number
    393603569057
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass110,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,093 miles
    Test number
    325784688094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,093 miles1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,093 miles
    Test number
    417227961904
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    236903959093
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass97,039 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,039 miles
    Test number
    697676267383
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Fail97,031 miles (+2,361)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,031 miles
    Test number
    245488557141
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Fail94,670 miles (+7,100)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,670 miles
    Test number
    551206714399
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass87,570 miles (+64)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,570 miles
    Test number
    905076845134
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail87,506 miles (+5,554)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,506 miles
    Test number
    698885135142
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass81,952 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,952 miles
    Test number
    697059634102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail81,950 miles (+2,150)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,950 miles
    Test number
    609774634194
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass79,800 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,800 miles
    Test number
    309452343124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn insdie

  19. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    287684242184
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    956343441124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,300 miles
    Test number
    884516340111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,300 miles (-7,655)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,300 miles
    Test number
    261419430495
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass62,955 miles (+2,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    62,955 miles
    Test number
    994801628214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass60,072 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    60,072 miles
    Test number
    601572027282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail60,059 miles6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,059 miles
    Test number
    512050127270
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureInner Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T218 BJH

Does T218 BJH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T218 BJH is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T218 BJH?
The MOT on T218 BJH is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T218 BJH done?
T218 BJH was recorded at 119,482 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 3,131 miles a year.
Has T218 BJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T218 BJH has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on T218 BJH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 19 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T218 BJH find?
T218 BJH passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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