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BMW 540

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T62 VAPMOT history

T62 VAP is a silver petrol BMW 540 first used on 2 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2023
Mileage
119,156 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2022
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T62 VAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T62 VAP was last recorded at 119,156 miles on 15 Dec 2022, 4,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,853 miles · 22 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
4,303 miles
Average per year
3,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 119,156 miles
  • 2021 – 114,853 miles
  • 2020 – 108,159 miles
  • 2019 – 106,291 miles
  • 2018 – 104,924 miles
  • 2017 – 99,260 miles
  • 2016 – 93,101 miles
  • 2015 – 88,621 miles
  • 2014 – 86,615 miles
  • 2013 – 84,984 miles
  • 2012 – 83,157 miles
  • 2011 – 80,331 miles
  • 2010 – 77,281 miles
  • 2009 – 74,628 miles
  • 2008 – 70,614 miles
  • 2007 – 63,665 miles
  • 2006 – 58,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,156 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both rear tyres poor condition/age cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Crack in o/s/f tyre tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Sill/other covers restricting inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,156 miles (+4,303)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    119,156 miles
    Test number
    966679527962
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass114,853 miles (+6,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,853 miles
    Test number
    946584578280
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,159 miles (+1,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,159 miles
    Test number
    797498617293
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass106,291 miles (+1,367)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,291 miles
    Test number
    670066747863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass104,924 miles (+5,664)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    104,924 miles
    Test number
    669526596147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,260 miles (+6,159)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    99,260 miles
    Test number
    173847884185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass93,101 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,101 miles
    Test number
    612078005393
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres poor condition/age cracked
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCrack in o/s/f tyre tread
    • AdvisorySill/other covers restricting inspection
    • AdvisorySuspension gaiters getting perrished

  8. Fail93,101 miles (+4,480)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,101 miles
    Test number
    326674887056
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres poor condition/age cracked
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCrack in o/s/f tyre tread
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp inop
    • AdvisorySill/other covers restricting inspection
    • AdvisorySuspension gaiters getting perrished

  9. Pass88,621 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    88,621 miles
    Test number
    682035912224
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BALL JOINT GAITORS PERISHED
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryN/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryO/S/R INNER SILL CORRODED
    • AdvisoryREAR TYRES PERISHED & CRACKED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail88,609 miles (+1,994)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,609 miles
    Test number
    504947465417
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BALL JOINT GAITORS PERISHED
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryN/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
    • AdvisoryO/S/R INNER SILL CORRODED
    • AdvisoryREAR TYRES PERISHED & CRACKED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass86,615 miles (+89)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    86,615 miles
    Test number
    236151154396
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail86,526 miles (+1,542)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,526 miles
    Test number
    517620754373
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight oil leak from diff unit.

  13. Pass84,984 miles (+1,827)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    84,984 miles
    Test number
    818530653386
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff and front gearbox housing

  14. Pass83,157 miles (+2,826)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    83,157 miles
    Test number
    128639542330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,331 miles (+3,050)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    80,331 miles
    Test number
    518176641306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,281 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    77,281 miles
    Test number
    461347850312
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN
    • NoteLIGHT MISTING OF OIL AROUND POWER STEERING PUMP

  17. Fail77,281 miles (+2,653)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,281 miles
    Test number
    920487350305
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN
    • NoteLIGHT MISTING OF OIL AROUND POWER STEERING PUMP

  18. Pass74,628 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    74,628 miles
    Test number
    501507759344
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE - ADVISE TRACKING
    • NoteREAR TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE - O/S ON LIMIT !

  19. Fail74,628 miles (+4,014)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,628 miles
    Test number
    552687459340
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE - ADVISE TRACKING
    • NoteREAR TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE - O/S ON LIMIT !

  20. Pass70,614 miles (+2,534)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    70,614 miles
    Test number
    722852658348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,080 miles (+4,415)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    68,080 miles
    Test number
    142160288002
    • NoteN/S/F BRAKE DISC - INNER FACE RUSTY ON EDGE
    • NotePOWER STEERING BOX SLIGHTLY DAMP

  22. Pass63,665 miles (+5,016)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,665 miles
    Test number
    104354777477
    • NoteCHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
    • NoteSLIGHT POWER STEERING LEAK AROUND BOX

  23. Pass58,649 miles (+108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,649 miles
    Test number
    932303566007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail58,541 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,541 miles
    Test number
    782713456025
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T62 VAP

Does T62 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T62 VAP expired on 22 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T62 VAP?
The MOT on T62 VAP expired on 22 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T62 VAP done?
T62 VAP was recorded at 119,156 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2022, an average of 3,606 miles a year.
Has T62 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T62 VAP has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2016.
Has the mileage on T62 VAP 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 T62 VAP find?
T62 VAP passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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