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BMW 540

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T454 AJHMOT history

T454 AJH is a blue petrol BMW 540 first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 158,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2026
Mileage
158,143 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T454 AJH
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
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2026
Latest MOT test
16 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T454 AJH was last recorded at 158,143 miles on 16 May 2025, 694 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,449 miles · 15 May 2024
Between the last two tests
694 miles
Average per year
3,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,143 miles
  • 2024 – 157,449 miles
  • 2023 – 155,893 miles
  • 2022 – 154,405 miles
  • 2021 – 153,025 miles
  • 2020 – 151,152 miles
  • 2018 – 151,075 miles
  • 2017 – 149,723 miles
  • 2016 – 146,850 miles
  • 2015 – 140,804 miles
  • 2014 – 136,875 miles
  • 2013 – 132,484 miles
  • 2012 – 129,421 miles
  • 2011 – 124,928 miles
  • 2010 – 119,359 miles
  • 2009 – 114,058 miles
  • 2008 – 109,225 miles
  • 2007 – 104,526 miles
  • 2006 – 100,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,143 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,143 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    158,143 miles
    Test number
    660348141704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,449 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    157,449 miles
    Test number
    213701602163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass155,893 miles (+1,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    155,893 miles
    Test number
    142116449000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass154,405 miles (+1,380)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    154,405 miles
    Test number
    749218046641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass153,025 miles (+1,873)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    153,025 miles
    Test number
    614827150732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass151,152 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    151,152 miles
    Test number
    528789563823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass151,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    151,075 miles
    Test number
    363281822494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail151,075 miles (+1,352)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,075 miles
    Test number
    917756573381
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass149,723 miles (+2,873)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    149,723 miles
    Test number
    711975862455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass146,850 miles (+6,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    146,850 miles
    Test number
    444262481186
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass140,804 miles (+3,929)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    140,804 miles
    Test number
    496229985125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass136,875 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    136,875 miles
    Test number
    297594604275
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front a.b.s sensor bolt missing and other bolt loose

  13. Fail136,873 miles (+4,389)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,873 miles
    Test number
    869862504299
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front a.b.s sensor bolt missing and other bolt loose

  14. Pass132,484 miles (+22)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    132,484 miles
    Test number
    806130803298
    • NoteRear ehaust heat shield insecure

  15. Fail132,462 miles (+3,041)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,462 miles
    Test number
    788993593135
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear ehaust heat shield insecure

  16. Pass129,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    129,421 miles
    Test number
    618741092185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail129,420 miles (+4,492)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,420 miles
    Test number
    246861392405
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass124,928 miles (+5,569)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    124,928 miles
    Test number
    567242701215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass119,359 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    119,359 miles
    Test number
    932973100286
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside outer doorsill damaged
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing inside
    • NoteOffside disc posible crack

  20. Fail119,359 miles (+160)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,359 miles
    Test number
    820523300227
    • FailureBrake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside outer doorsill damaged
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing inside
    • NoteOffside disc posible crack

  21. Fail119,199 miles (+5,141)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,199 miles
    Test number
    933363080140
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass114,058 miles (+4,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    114,058 miles
    Test number
    791363089109
    • 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)

  23. Pass109,225 miles (+4,699)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    109,225 miles
    Test number
    101616488180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass104,526 miles (+4,462)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    104,526 miles
    Test number
    290573887175
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from oil filter

  25. Pass100,064 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    100,064 miles
    Test number
    223238486468
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T454 AJH

Does T454 AJH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T454 AJH expired on 18 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T454 AJH?
The MOT on T454 AJH expired on 18 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T454 AJH done?
T454 AJH was recorded at 158,143 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025, an average of 3,080 miles a year.
Has T454 AJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T454 AJH has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on T454 AJH 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 T454 AJH find?
T454 AJH passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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