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BMW 540

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T662 PKEMOT history

T662 PKE is a silver petrol BMW 540 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 109,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2024
Mileage
109,209 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T662 PKE
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2024
Latest MOT test
3 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T662 PKE was last recorded at 109,209 miles on 3 May 2023, 1,462 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Mar 2013: 62,368 miles, lower than 62,451 miles on 15 Mar 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
107,747 miles · 12 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1,462 miles
Average per year
3,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 109,209 miles
  • 2022 – 107,747 miles
  • 2021 – 105,677 miles
  • 2020 – 103,977 miles
  • 2019 – 100,679 miles
  • 2018 – 97,621 miles
  • 2016 – 92,757 miles
  • 2015 – 69,321 miles
  • 2014 – 64,169 miles
  • 2013 – 62,368 miles
  • 2010 – 62,451 miles
  • 2009 – 58,126 miles
  • 2008 – 54,519 miles
  • 2007 – 51,855 miles
  • 2006 – 48,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,209 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,209 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    109,209 miles
    Test number
    324129515741
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Fail109,209 miles (+1,462)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,209 miles
    Test number
    657660571089
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass107,747 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    107,747 miles
    Test number
    511298233228
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail107,747 miles (+2,070)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,747 miles
    Test number
    521924385643
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass105,677 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    105,677 miles
    Test number
    155646217209
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail105,676 miles (+1,699)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,676 miles
    Test number
    506403236885
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Foremost arm, track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,977 miles (+3,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    103,977 miles
    Test number
    227252027584
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,679 miles (+3,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    100,679 miles
    Test number
    590254231676
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass97,621 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,621 miles
    Test number
    505388905568
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower- rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail97,621 miles3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,621 miles
    Test number
    785939920701
    • FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front lower- rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

  11. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    234859005501
    • AdvisoryAdvise on oil leak

  12. FailMileage not read3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    405590049246
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryAdvise on oil leak

  13. Pass92,757 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,757 miles
    Test number
    326492166526
    • 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)

  14. Fail92,751 miles (+23,430)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,751 miles
    Test number
    253196141394
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  15. Pass69,321 miles (+5,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,321 miles
    Test number
    247175385093
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass64,169 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,169 miles
    Test number
    175103284432
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail64,169 miles (+1,801)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,169 miles
    Test number
    587593784053
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass62,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,368 miles
    Test number
    576721683052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail62,368 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,368 miles
    Test number
    809238973058
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    427362782049
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. FailMileage not read1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    636850982036
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    526858281018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,451 miles (+4,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,451 miles
    Test number
    253734570039
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass58,126 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    58,126 miles
    Test number
    752036689064
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail58,126 miles (+3,607)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,126 miles
    Test number
    791576489084
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass54,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,519 miles
    Test number
    873377688074
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Fail54,519 miles (+2,664)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,519 miles
    Test number
    524695888081
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass51,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,855 miles
    Test number
    352559687042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail51,855 miles (+3,724)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,855 miles
    Test number
    941059887023
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  30. Pass48,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,131 miles
    Test number
    734080396026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T662 PKE

Does T662 PKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T662 PKE expired on 2 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T662 PKE?
The MOT on T662 PKE expired on 2 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T662 PKE done?
T662 PKE was recorded at 109,209 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2023, an average of 3,574 miles a year.
Has T662 PKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T662 PKE has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T662 PKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T662 PKE find?
T662 PKE passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; fuel tank slightly loose straps corroded; offside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 2 more.

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