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BMW 540

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T250 ARXMOT history

T250 ARX is a green petrol BMW 540 first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 100,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
100,577 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T250 ARX
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
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T250 ARX was last recorded at 100,577 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 2,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,917 miles · 6 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,660 miles
Average per year
2,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,577 miles
  • 2024 – 97,917 miles
  • 2022 – 95,253 miles
  • 2021 – 94,866 miles
  • 2020 – 94,857 miles
  • 2019 – 90,082 miles
  • 2017 – 86,515 miles
  • 2016 – 79,878 miles
  • 2013 – 78,829 miles
  • 2012 – 74,217 miles
  • 2011 – 69,435 miles
  • 2010 – 65,754 miles
  • 2009 – 61,332 miles
  • 2008 – 57,186 miles
  • 2007 – 53,048 miles
  • 2006 – 49,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,577 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,577 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    100,577 miles
    Test number
    546578148309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    97,917 miles
    Test number
    520566010159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail97,917 miles (+2,664)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,917 miles
    Test number
    324482507289
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass95,253 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,253 miles
    Test number
    377893216413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,866 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,866 miles
    Test number
    577582888585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,857 miles (+4,775)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,857 miles
    Test number
    871289847075
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
  7. Pass90,082 miles (+3,567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,082 miles
    Test number
    411748345485
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass86,515 miles (+6,637)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    86,515 miles
    Test number
    857872789867
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. Pass79,878 miles (+1,049)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,878 miles
    Test number
    370136225799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,829 miles
    Test number
    927686793269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,829 miles (+4,612)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,829 miles
    Test number
    319435093209
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
  12. Pass74,217 miles (+4,782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,217 miles
    Test number
    407142082264
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  13. Pass69,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,435 miles
    Test number
    506531191292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,435 miles (+3,681)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,435 miles
    Test number
    685681591218
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  15. Pass65,754 miles (+4,422)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    65,754 miles
    Test number
    424533790218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    61,332 miles
    Test number
    363580659269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,332 miles (+4,146)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,332 miles
    Test number
    622390759221
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBack number plate worn
  18. Pass57,186 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    57,186 miles
    Test number
    993468528226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,185 miles (+4,137)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,185 miles
    Test number
    540027628239
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
  20. Pass53,048 miles (+3,639)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    53,048 miles
    Test number
    630993957258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    49,409 miles
    Test number
    134264246231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,409 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,409 miles
    Test number
    151313146267
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T250 ARX

Does T250 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T250 ARX is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T250 ARX?
The MOT on T250 ARX is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T250 ARX done?
T250 ARX was recorded at 100,577 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 2,657 miles a year.
Has T250 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T250 ARX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T250 ARX 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 T250 ARX find?
T250 ARX passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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