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BMW 540

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T306 BTFMOT history

T306 BTF is a blue petrol BMW 540 first used on 2 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 182,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2024
Mileage
182,514 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,061 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T306 BTF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T306 BTF was last recorded at 182,514 miles on 5 Oct 2023, 8,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,330 miles · 19 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
8,184 miles
Average per year
5,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 182,514 miles
  • 2022 – 174,330 miles
  • 2021 – 169,542 miles
  • 2020 – 165,108 miles
  • 2019 – 161,597 miles
  • 2018 – 159,094 miles
  • 2016 – 151,032 miles
  • 2015 – 145,093 miles
  • 2011 – 144,582 miles
  • 2009 – 139,847 miles
  • 2008 – 127,760 miles
  • 2007 – 116,941 miles
  • 2005 – 91,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,514 miles
  • MinorUpper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front brake wear wire broke & inscure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside front back plate damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back, from fuel tank back

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass182,514 miles (+8,184)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    182,514 miles
    Test number
    475636664148
    • MinorUpper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass174,330 miles (+4,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    174,330 miles
    Test number
    486734690113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,542 miles (+4,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    169,542 miles
    Test number
    897511346293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front back plate missing

  4. Pass165,108 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    165,108 miles
    Test number
    184685904926
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake wear wire broke & inscure
    • AdvisoryNearside front back plate damaged

  5. Fail165,065 miles (+3,468)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,065 miles
    Test number
    890289253352
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake wear wire broke & inscure
    • AdvisoryNearside front back plate damaged

  6. Pass161,597 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    161,597 miles
    Test number
    942884861929
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back, from fuel tank back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail161,579 miles (+2,485)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,579 miles
    Test number
    738697964218
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint - marked with yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back, from fuel tank back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass159,094 miles (+8,062)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    159,094 miles
    Test number
    455029795888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner suspension bushes very noisy
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill heavy corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass151,032 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    151,032 miles
    Test number
    912052654974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail151,032 miles (+5,939)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,032 miles
    Test number
    229399666475
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass145,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    145,093 miles
    Test number
    557963019337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail145,093 miles (+511)6 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,093 miles
    Test number
    439442430601
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass144,582 miles (+4,735)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    144,582 miles
    Test number
    315362411390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass139,847 miles (+12,087)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    139,847 miles
    Test number
    343114009339
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteSlight buckle nearside rear wheel rim
    • NoteSlight buckle offside front wheel rim

  15. Pass127,760 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    127,760 miles
    Test number
    753850718396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail127,707 miles (+10,766)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,707 miles
    Test number
    521532008323
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteBoth antiroll bar drop link boots split
    • NoteBoth front wheel rims slightly buckled

  17. Fail116,941 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,941 miles
    Test number
    224136087227
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside front anti roll bar link gaitors split {top and bottom}
    • NoteOff side anti roll bar link gaitors split {top and bottom}
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp lense broken

  18. Pass116,941 miles (+25,085)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    116,941 miles
    Test number
    302236287450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside front anti roll bar link gaitors split {top and bottom}
    • NoteOff side anti roll bar link gaitors split {top and bottom}
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp lense broken

  19. Pass91,856 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    91,856 miles
    Test number
    404499005328
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES

Questions about T306 BTF

Does T306 BTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T306 BTF expired on 4 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T306 BTF?
The MOT on T306 BTF expired on 4 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T306 BTF done?
T306 BTF was recorded at 182,514 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2023, an average of 5,061 miles a year.
Has T306 BTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T306 BTF has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on T306 BTF 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 T306 BTF find?
T306 BTF passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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