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BMW R Series

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,085 cc

T540 UMAMOT history

T540 UMA is a green petrol BMW R Series first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 31,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Mar 2027
Mileage
31,894 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T540 UMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R Series
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,085 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T540 UMA was last recorded at 31,894 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
31,839 miles · 25 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,894 miles
  • 2024 – 31,839 miles
  • 2022 – 31,739 miles
  • 2021 – 31,295 miles
  • 2020 – 30,761 miles
  • 2019 – 30,203 miles
  • 2018 – 29,256 miles
  • 2017 – 28,183 miles
  • 2016 – 26,933 miles
  • 2014 – 26,688 miles
  • 2013 – 24,958 miles
  • 2012 – 22,467 miles
  • 2011 – 18,862 miles
  • 2010 – 17,047 miles
  • 2007 – 16,921 miles
  • 2006 – 16,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,894 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,894 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    31,894 miles
    Test number
    530927809122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass31,839 miles (+100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    31,839 miles
    Test number
    405473080346
    • AdvisoryRear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass31,739 miles (+444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    31,739 miles
    Test number
    155085709341
    • AdvisoryCheck top yoke securing nut.

  4. Pass31,295 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    31,295 miles
    Test number
    701935795950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass30,761 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    30,761 miles
    Test number
    600543909341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,203 miles (+947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    30,203 miles
    Test number
    595735003052
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

  7. Pass29,256 miles (+1,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    29,256 miles
    Test number
    970463836299
    • AdvisorySteering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

  8. Pass28,183 miles (+1,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,183 miles
    Test number
    837917374490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

  9. Pass26,933 miles (+245)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    26,933 miles
    Test number
    958221940297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,688 miles (+1,730)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,688 miles
    Test number
    339453964466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,958 miles (+2,491)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    24,958 miles
    Test number
    906395943220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,467 miles
    Test number
    407307152243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail22,467 miles (+3,605)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,467 miles
    Test number
    219854552210
    • FailureRear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

  14. Pass18,862 miles (+1,815)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,862 miles
    Test number
    809812841225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    17,047 miles
    Test number
    490201450249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail17,047 miles (+126)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,047 miles
    Test number
    353397440224
    • FailureFront Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

  17. Pass16,921 miles (+130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    16,921 miles
    Test number
    312288057282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  18. Pass16,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    16,791 miles
    Test number
    283090646118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T540 UMA

Does T540 UMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T540 UMA is valid until 3 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T540 UMA?
The MOT on T540 UMA is valid until 3 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T540 UMA done?
T540 UMA was recorded at 31,894 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 763 miles a year.
Has T540 UMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 UMA has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2012.
Has the mileage on T540 UMA 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 UMA find?
T540 UMA passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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