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BMW 540

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T324 JCFMOT history

T324 JCF is a green petrol BMW 540 first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 217,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
217,812 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T324 JCF
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
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T324 JCF was last recorded at 217,812 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 6,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,979 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,833 miles
Average per year
7,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 217,812 miles
  • 2024 – 210,979 miles
  • 2023 – 203,664 miles
  • 2022 – 195,388 miles
  • 2020 – 188,485 miles
  • 2019 – 178,704 miles
  • 2018 – 171,814 miles
  • 2017 – 164,640 miles
  • 2016 – 158,386 miles
  • 2014 – 151,795 miles
  • 2013 – 139,509 miles
  • 2012 – 127,181 miles
  • 2011 – 125,430 miles
  • 2009 – 112,718 miles
  • 2008 – 99,279 miles
  • 2007 – 83,709 miles
  • 2006 – 76,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,812 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated initial cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,812 miles (+6,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    217,812 miles
    Test number
    691997916919
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated initial cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass210,979 miles (+2,791)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    210,979 miles
    Test number
    674741866964
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass208,188 miles (+14)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    208,188 miles
    Test number
    214850579263
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML not lighting up
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamps in different places in light units

  4. Fail208,174 miles (+4,510)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,174 miles
    Test number
    417531689303
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. Wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML not lighting up
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear position lamps in different places in light units

  5. Pass203,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    203,664 miles
    Test number
    255368881611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail203,664 miles (+8,276)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,664 miles
    Test number
    900129867055
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass195,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    195,388 miles
    Test number
    112392787019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail195,388 miles (+6,903)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,388 miles
    Test number
    684833884967
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass188,485 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    188,485 miles
    Test number
    478321670662
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail188,482 miles (+9,778)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,482 miles
    Test number
    992888333609
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass178,704 miles (+6,890)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    178,704 miles
    Test number
    911939773584
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass171,814 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    171,814 miles
    Test number
    698797538624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail171,810 miles (+7,170)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,810 miles
    Test number
    149579096903
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass164,640 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    164,640 miles
    Test number
    252244073986
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail164,629 miles (+6,243)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,629 miles
    Test number
    447165725807
    • 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass158,386 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    158,386 miles
    Test number
    980610437068
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail158,382 miles (+6,587)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,382 miles
    Test number
    301690225770
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass151,795 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    151,795 miles
    Test number
    599652144317
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail151,775 miles (+12,266)3 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,775 miles
    Test number
    248538234333
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper 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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass139,509 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    139,509 miles
    Test number
    535600333185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn and pitted
    • NoteFront inner brake pads appear low

  21. Fail139,509 miles (+12,328)1 failure7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,509 miles
    Test number
    795808723142
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn and pitted
    • NoteFront inner brake pads appear low

  22. Pass127,181 miles (+1,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    127,181 miles
    Test number
    175018302162
    • 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)

  23. Pass125,430 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    125,430 miles
    Test number
    165191411120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail125,420 miles (+12,702)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,420 miles
    Test number
    407478701154
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass112,718 miles (+13,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    112,718 miles
    Test number
    702590829363
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass99,279 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    99,279 miles
    Test number
    323856648368
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteDeterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  27. Fail99,279 miles (+15,570)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,279 miles
    Test number
    592904448397
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteDeterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.
    • NoteStone chips front windscreen.

  28. Pass83,709 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    83,709 miles
    Test number
    613351897209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn

  29. Fail83,709 miles (+7,607)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,709 miles
    Test number
    363990997436
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn

  30. Fail76,102 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,102 miles
    Test number
    114015386294
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass76,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    76,102 miles
    Test number
    452995186227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T324 JCF

Does T324 JCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T324 JCF is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T324 JCF?
The MOT on T324 JCF is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T324 JCF done?
T324 JCF was recorded at 217,812 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 7,425 miles a year.
Has T324 JCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T324 JCF has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T324 JCF 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 T324 JCF find?
T324 JCF passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated initial cracks.

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