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BMW 535

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,498 cc

T540 JGCMOT history

T540 JGC is a blue petrol BMW 535 first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 202,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2025
Mileage
202,141 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T540 JGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
535
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,498 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T540 JGC was last recorded at 202,141 miles on 24 Apr 2024, 1,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,336 miles · 12 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1,805 miles
Average per year
8,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 202,141 miles
  • 2023 – 200,336 miles
  • 2021 – 199,329 miles
  • 2020 – 197,954 miles
  • 2019 – 196,070 miles
  • 2018 – 187,110 miles
  • 2017 – 177,768 miles
  • 2016 – 169,480 miles
  • 2015 – 161,631 miles
  • 2014 – 153,870 miles
  • 2013 – 145,693 miles
  • 2012 – 134,338 miles
  • 2011 – 120,697 miles
  • 2010 – 105,112 miles
  • 2009 – 89,418 miles
  • 2008 – 71,426 miles
  • 2007 – 56,353 miles
  • 2006 – 41,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,141 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R 17 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R17

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,141 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    202,141 miles
    Test number
    873255179306
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail202,141 miles (+1,805)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,141 miles
    Test number
    796026951777
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass200,336 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    200,336 miles
    Test number
    231997943498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail200,336 miles (+1,007)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,336 miles
    Test number
    225692582807
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass199,329 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    199,329 miles
    Test number
    849533092942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail199,324 miles (+1,370)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,324 miles
    Test number
    747703527620
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to under body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill to under body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass197,954 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    197,954 miles
    Test number
    951167414314
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. FailMileage not read9 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    984038623142
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass196,070 miles (+8,960)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    196,070 miles
    Test number
    487551533344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass187,110 miles (+9,342)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    187,110 miles
    Test number
    187533384435
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass177,768 miles (+8,288)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    177,768 miles
    Test number
    232001501967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass169,480 miles (+7,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    169,480 miles
    Test number
    469718592676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass161,631 miles (+7,761)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    161,631 miles
    Test number
    268768565126
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner & Outer Edges
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre Wearing on Inner & Outer Edges

  14. Pass153,870 miles (+118)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    153,870 miles
    Test number
    675017734149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail153,752 miles (+8,059)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,752 miles
    Test number
    376170034193
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass145,693 miles (+11,355)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    145,693 miles
    Test number
    925048033132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass134,338 miles (+13,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    134,338 miles
    Test number
    888443132151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass120,697 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    120,697 miles
    Test number
    325198231192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail120,599 miles (+15,487)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,599 miles
    Test number
    146864931132
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  20. Pass105,112 miles (+15,694)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    105,112 miles
    Test number
    772111720192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass89,418 miles (+81)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    89,418 miles
    Test number
    763739139154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail89,337 miles (+17,911)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,337 miles
    Test number
    211866939436
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s n/s/f tyres low on inner edgs

  23. Pass71,426 miles (+15,073)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,426 miles
    Test number
    494021738112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,353 miles (+15,011)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,353 miles
    Test number
    251000037404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass41,342 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    41,342 miles
    Test number
    532471216151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T540 JGC

Does T540 JGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T540 JGC expired on 23 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T540 JGC?
The MOT on T540 JGC expired on 23 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T540 JGC done?
T540 JGC was recorded at 202,141 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2024, an average of 8,929 miles a year.
Has T540 JGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 JGC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T540 JGC 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 T540 JGC find?
T540 JGC passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 r 17; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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