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BMW 540

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T6 AUSMOT history

T6 AUS is a blue petrol BMW 540 first used on 30 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 127,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
127,782 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T6 AUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T6 AUS was last recorded at 127,782 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 1,427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,355 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,427 miles
Average per year
3,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,782 miles
  • 2025 – 126,355 miles
  • 2017 – 120,616 miles
  • 2016 – 114,724 miles
  • 2014 – 113,868 miles
  • 2013 – 110,780 miles
  • 2012 – 99,520 miles
  • 2011 – 86,316 miles
  • 2010 – 79,944 miles
  • 2009 – 73,186 miles
  • 2008 – 65,866 miles
  • 2007 – 62,210 miles
  • 2006 – 57,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,782 miles
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,782 miles (+1,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    127,782 miles
    Test number
    475465475582
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    126,355 miles
    Test number
    798928114122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail126,343 miles (+5,727)3 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,343 miles
    Test number
    344935157463
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass120,616 miles (+231)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,616 miles
    Test number
    376877426967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe at rear slightly corroded

  5. Fail120,385 miles (+5,661)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,385 miles
    Test number
    681402381858
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake performance slightly low
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe at rear slightly corroded

  6. Pass114,724 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    114,724 miles
    Test number
    316565817655
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel line corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail114,720 miles (+852)5 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,720 miles
    Test number
    938509884468
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear fuel line corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass113,868 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    113,868 miles
    Test number
    509559654033
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail113,864 miles (+3,084)4 failures1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,864 miles
    Test number
    148826854479
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass110,780 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    110,780 miles
    Test number
    766699853005
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail110,780 miles (+11,260)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,780 miles
    Test number
    877849953060
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass99,520 miles (+13,204)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    99,520 miles
    Test number
    248491962029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,316 miles (+6,372)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    86,316 miles
    Test number
    799384411022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,944 miles (+6,758)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    79,944 miles
    Test number
    171319610007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,186 miles (+7,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    73,186 miles
    Test number
    334376319018
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass65,866 miles (+3,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    65,866 miles
    Test number
    320567518045
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass62,210 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    62,210 miles
    Test number
    730844007094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    57,652 miles
    Test number
    693883516067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T6 AUS

Does T6 AUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T6 AUS is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T6 AUS?
The MOT on T6 AUS is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T6 AUS done?
T6 AUS was recorded at 127,782 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 3,503 miles a year.
Has T6 AUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T6 AUS has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T6 AUS 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 T6 AUS find?
T6 AUS passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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