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BMW 540

Green · Other · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T256 KGOMOT history

T256 KGO is a green other BMW 540 first used on 12 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 173,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2023
Mileage
173,142 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T256 KGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Other
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T256 KGO was last recorded at 173,142 miles on 16 Jun 2022, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,119 miles · 8 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
5,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 173,142 miles
  • 2021 – 169,906 miles
  • 2019 – 165,360 miles
  • 2018 – 162,954 miles
  • 2017 – 160,406 miles
  • 2015 – 156,147 miles
  • 2014 – 148,303 miles
  • 2013 – 142,117 miles
  • 2012 – 137,423 miles
  • 2011 – 128,007 miles
  • 2010 – 117,462 miles
  • 2009 – 112,806 miles
  • 2008 – 106,049 miles
  • 2007 – 98,842 miles
  • 2006 – 86,747 miles
  • 2005 – 76,260 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,142 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2009

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,142 miles (+23)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    173,142 miles
    Test number
    256637036497
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail173,119 miles (+3,213)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,119 miles
    Test number
    852304429490
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,906 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    169,906 miles
    Test number
    569643640133
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt assembly missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail169,905 miles (+4,545)6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,905 miles
    Test number
    637226959953
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working in tail gate (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass165,360 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    165,360 miles
    Test number
    155152472187
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  6. Fail165,360 miles (+2,406)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,360 miles
    Test number
    519019868704
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  7. Pass162,954 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    162,954 miles
    Test number
    517244038132
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail162,953 miles (+2,547)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,953 miles
    Test number
    867487201258
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass160,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    160,406 miles
    Test number
    652542183802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail160,406 miles (+4,259)5 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,406 miles
    Test number
    858128321808
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  11. Pass156,147 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    156,147 miles
    Test number
    607623107451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracked on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracked on inner edge.

  12. Fail156,069 miles (+7,766)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,069 miles
    Test number
    148219805011
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracked on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre cracked on inner edge.

  13. Pass148,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    148,303 miles
    Test number
    108374044353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail148,303 miles (+6,186)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,303 miles
    Test number
    856028334322
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass142,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    142,117 miles
    Test number
    516750943323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail142,117 miles (+4,694)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,117 miles
    Test number
    208869333309
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre tread badly worn and also has cracks in the tread but are not deep enough to reach cording/reinforcements
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread badly worn and has crack in the tread but the cracks are not deep enough to reach cording/reinforcements

  17. Pass137,423 miles (+9,416)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    137,423 miles
    Test number
    199701712337
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre low on tread on the inner edge

  18. Pass128,007 miles (+10,545)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    128,007 miles
    Test number
    365718871426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,462 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    117,462 miles
    Test number
    610110260298
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s front brake disc corroded

  20. Fail117,462 miles (+4,656)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,462 miles
    Test number
    200498950254
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s front brake disc corroded

  21. Pass112,806 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    112,806 miles
    Test number
    643877769256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  22. Fail112,796 miles (+6,747)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,796 miles
    Test number
    484046569200
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass106,049 miles (+7,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    106,049 miles
    Test number
    873216958274
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass98,842 miles (+12,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    98,842 miles
    Test number
    632420177277
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass86,747 miles (+10,487)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    86,747 miles
    Test number
    872668366277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass76,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    76,260 miles
    Test number
    281438045218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T256 KGO

Does T256 KGO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T256 KGO expired on 15 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T256 KGO?
The MOT on T256 KGO expired on 15 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T256 KGO done?
T256 KGO was recorded at 173,142 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2022, an average of 5,775 miles a year.
Has T256 KGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T256 KGO has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T256 KGO 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 T256 KGO find?
T256 KGO passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2022 with 10 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 outer edge, and 7 more.

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