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BMW 540

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T45 TBDMOT history

T45 TBD is a red petrol BMW 540 first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 129,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jul 2025
Mileage
129,348 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,036 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T45 TBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T45 TBD was last recorded at 129,348 miles on 22 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,348 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,036 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,348 miles
  • 2023 – 127,450 miles
  • 2022 – 124,952 miles
  • 2021 – 121,253 miles
  • 2020 – 118,895 miles
  • 2018 – 106,993 miles
  • 2017 – 105,246 miles
  • 2016 – 96,414 miles
  • 2015 – 88,412 miles
  • 2014 – 81,933 miles
  • 2013 – 78,190 miles
  • 2012 – 72,762 miles
  • 2011 – 69,106 miles
  • 2010 – 62,999 miles
  • 2009 – 56,765 miles
  • 2008 – 49,810 miles
  • 2007 – 43,353 miles
  • 2006 – 37,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,348 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Coil spring corroded All

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,348 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    129,348 miles
    Test number
    290402036880
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail129,348 miles (+1,898)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,348 miles
    Test number
    962548808404
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass127,450 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    127,450 miles
    Test number
    435258597594
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail127,450 miles (+2,498)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,450 miles
    Test number
    963755446964
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,952 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    124,952 miles
    Test number
    962378835340
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail124,902 miles (+3,649)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,902 miles
    Test number
    536461022203
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,253 miles (+2,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    121,253 miles
    Test number
    657173942844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass118,895 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    118,895 miles
    Test number
    835539539712
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension arm bush deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear inner and outer sill corners corroding

  9. Fail118,894 miles (+11,901)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,894 miles
    Test number
    469332168842
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front suspension arm bush deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear inner and outer sill corners corroding

  10. Pass106,993 miles (+1,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    106,993 miles
    Test number
    575151492461
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroding

  11. Pass105,246 miles (+8,832)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,246 miles
    Test number
    796181106263
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryPlay in nearside rear suspension bush
    • AdvisoryRear corners corroding on outer sills

  12. Pass96,414 miles (+8,002)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,414 miles
    Test number
    721205825734
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryStone chips to screen

  13. Pass88,412 miles (+6,479)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,412 miles
    Test number
    219613205113
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroding

  14. Pass81,933 miles (+3,743)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,933 miles
    Test number
    269903614433
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear coil springs corroding

  15. Pass78,190 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,190 miles
    Test number
    505760903126
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  16. Fail78,190 miles (+5,428)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,190 miles
    Test number
    309440103107
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  17. Pass72,762 miles (+3,656)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,762 miles
    Test number
    838598702143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,106 miles (+6,107)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,106 miles
    Test number
    829217211171
    • NoteWiper blades deteriorating

  19. Pass62,999 miles (+6,234)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,999 miles
    Test number
    153858710132
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges

  20. Pass56,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,765 miles
    Test number
    843290119111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,765 miles (+6,955)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,765 miles
    Test number
    283927409428
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  22. Pass49,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,810 miles
    Test number
    292806908404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,810 miles (+6,457)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,810 miles
    Test number
    340535608125
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroding

  24. Pass43,353 miles (+5,829)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    43,353 miles
    Test number
    431112427182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,524 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    37,524 miles
    Test number
    574848716127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T45 TBD

Does T45 TBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T45 TBD expired on 21 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T45 TBD?
The MOT on T45 TBD expired on 21 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T45 TBD done?
T45 TBD was recorded at 129,348 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2024, an average of 5,036 miles a year.
Has T45 TBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T45 TBD has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T45 TBD 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 T45 TBD find?
T45 TBD passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2024 with 6 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 3 more.

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