BMW 540
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc
T455 TREMOT history
T455 TRE is a black petrol BMW 540 first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 282,914 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 282,914 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,101 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T455 TRE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 540
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 28 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
T455 TRE was last recorded at 282,914 miles on 8 Jul 2024, 3,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 279,835 miles · 10 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,079 miles
- Average per year
- 7,101 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 282,914 miles
- 2023 – 279,835 miles
- 2022 – 276,479 miles
- 2020 – 268,875 miles
- 2019 – 257,830 miles
- 2018 – 255,106 miles
- 2017 – 250,149 miles
- 2016 – 242,902 miles
- 2015 – 236,370 miles
- 2014 – 230,333 miles
- 2013 – 222,703 miles
- 2012 – 214,714 miles
- 2011 – 204,648 miles
- 2010 – 197,522 miles
- 2009 – 186,349 miles
- 2008 – 176,163 miles
- 2007 – 165,366 miles
- 2006 – 152,622 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail282,914 miles
- DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Full MOT history
21 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail282,914 miles (+3,079)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 282,914 miles
- Test number
- 322281437381
- DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass279,835 miles (+3,356)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 279,835 miles
- Test number
- 208955419520
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass276,479 miles (+7,604)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2023
- Odometer
- 276,479 miles
- Test number
- 724226653300
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass268,875 miles (+7)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 268,875 miles
- Test number
- 867137467357
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail268,868 miles (+11,038)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 268,868 miles
- Test number
- 428728557048
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass257,830 miles (+2,724)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 257,830 miles
- Test number
- 285863361648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass255,106 miles (+4,957)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 255,106 miles
- Test number
- 960154319790
- MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass250,149 miles (+7,247)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 250,149 miles
- Test number
- 502460621572
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass242,902 miles (+6,532)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 242,902 miles
- Test number
- 983441352401
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass236,370 miles (+6,037)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 236,370 miles
- Test number
- 989635017776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass230,333 miles (+7,630)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 230,333 miles
- Test number
- 839623854233
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass222,703 miles (+7,989)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 222,703 miles
- Test number
- 236476223227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass214,714 miles (+10,066)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 214,714 miles
- Test number
- 189596052238
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass204,648 miles (+7,126)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 204,648 miles
- Test number
- 177666151224
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass197,522 miles (+166)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 197,522 miles
- Test number
- 421371550066
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail197,356 miles (+11,007)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,356 miles
- Test number
- 571037030060
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass186,349 miles (+28)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 186,349 miles
- Test number
- 960784049070
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail186,321 miles (+10,158)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,321 miles
- Test number
- 663863739065
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass176,163 miles (+10,797)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 176,163 miles
- Test number
- 861058218087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,366 miles (+12,744)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 165,366 miles
- Test number
- 731581537000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,622 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 152,622 miles
- Test number
- 364372466083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T455 TRE
- Does T455 TRE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T455 TRE expired on 9 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T455 TRE?
- The MOT on T455 TRE expired on 9 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T455 TRE done?
- T455 TRE was recorded at 282,914 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2024, an average of 7,101 miles a year.
- Has T455 TRE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T455 TRE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on T455 TRE 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 T455 TRE find?
- T455 TRE failed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2024 with 2 dangerous defects and 1 major defect: central brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system; rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor.
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