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BMW 540

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T316 RPMMOT history

T316 RPM is a blue petrol BMW 540 first used on 29 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Nov 2022
Mileage
105,202 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T316 RPM
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
29 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T316 RPM was last recorded at 105,202 miles on 20 Mar 2023, 516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2014: 81,928 miles, lower than 84,820 miles on 8 Oct 2012.

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
104,686 miles · 26 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
516 miles
Average per year
3,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 105,202 miles
  • 2021 – 104,686 miles
  • 2020 – 100,868 miles
  • 2019 – 97,773 miles
  • 2018 – 95,050 miles
  • 2017 – 92,430 miles
  • 2016 – 89,289 miles
  • 2015 – 86,237 miles
  • 2014 – 81,942 miles
  • 2012 – 84,820 miles
  • 2009 – 74,891 miles
  • 2008 – 68,606 miles
  • 2006 – 54,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail105,202 miles
  • DangerousInner Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousInner Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorLower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorLower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail105,202 miles (+516)8 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,202 miles
    Test number
    783890347540
    • DangerousInner Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousInner Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorLower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorLower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,686 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,686 miles
    Test number
    115908628996
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail104,686 miles (+3,818)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,686 miles
    Test number
    150801824960
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass100,868 miles (+3,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,868 miles
    Test number
    727482053354
    • AdvisoryNS mirror cover missing
    • AdvisoryNSR arch rusty

  5. Pass97,773 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,773 miles
    Test number
    417798503279
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail97,773 miles (+2,723)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,773 miles
    Test number
    670255554432
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass95,050 miles (+2,620)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    95,050 miles
    Test number
    299743055008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,430 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,430 miles
    Test number
    777266559817
    • AdvisoryENG OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryFront VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front MIRROR HOUSING WORN/LOOSE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE 235/45ZR17

  9. Fail92,430 miles (+3,141)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,430 miles
    Test number
    425151269324
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush TCA AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush TCA AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryENG OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryFront VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front MIRROR HOUSING WORN/LOOSE
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGE 235/45ZR17

  10. Pass89,289 miles (+3,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    89,289 miles
    Test number
    301287588189
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass86,237 miles (+4,295)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    86,237 miles
    Test number
    739560149455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,942 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,942 miles
    Test number
    896436414324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Fail81,942 miles (+14)3 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,942 miles
    Test number
    149735014309
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  14. Fail81,928 miles (-2,892)2 failures2 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,928 miles
    Test number
    198326674138
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  15. Pass84,820 miles (+9,929)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    84,820 miles
    Test number
    376412882210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    74,891 miles
    Test number
    272833479278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,891 miles (+6,285)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,891 miles
    Test number
    314943079433
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  18. Pass68,606 miles (+13,682)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    68,606 miles
    Test number
    141841148239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,924 miles (+653)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    54,924 miles
    Test number
    944346526241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    54,271 miles
    Test number
    344530286144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T316 RPM

Does T316 RPM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T316 RPM expired on 25 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T316 RPM?
The MOT on T316 RPM expired on 25 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T316 RPM done?
T316 RPM was recorded at 105,202 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2023, an average of 3,046 miles a year.
Has T316 RPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T316 RPM has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T316 RPM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T316 RPM find?
T316 RPM failed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2023 with 8 dangerous defects and 4 major defects: inner intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings; inner intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings; nearside front anti-roll bar likely to fail, and 9 more.

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