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BMW 540

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T78 SYJMOT history

T78 SYJ is a black petrol BMW 540 first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 238,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2025
Mileage
238,254 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2024
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 SYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 SYJ was last recorded at 238,254 miles on 2 Oct 2024, 21,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2015.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
217,034 miles · 3 Jun 2015
Between the last two tests
21,220 miles
Average per year
4,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 238,254 miles
  • 2015 – 217,034 miles
  • 2014 – 216,850 miles
  • 2012 – 208,744 miles
  • 2010 – 201,739 miles
  • 2008 – 175,635 miles
  • 2007 – 165,423 miles
  • 2006 – 155,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,254 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,254 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    238,254 miles
    Test number
    399332319051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    224618178065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  3. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    888262239817
    • AdvisoryCovers Fitted On Sills and arches (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal
    • AdvisoryEngine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.
    • AdvisoryVehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

  4. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    294778924026
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PIPES HAVE CORROSION
    • AdvisoryO/S/R INNER POSITION LAMP INOP
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryREAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
    • AdvisorySLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING

  5. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    366218810964
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear pads and discs wearing

  6. Pass217,034 miles (+184)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    217,034 miles
    Test number
    629544355148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass216,850 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    216,850 miles
    Test number
    155424954191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  8. Fail216,850 miles (+8,106)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,850 miles
    Test number
    987484154103
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass208,744 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    208,744 miles
    Test number
    488916342447
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  10. Fail208,744 miles (+7,005)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,744 miles
    Test number
    769641642308
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass201,739 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    201,739 miles
    Test number
    292846580242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail201,726 miles (+26,091)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,726 miles
    Test number
    993524180258
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass175,635 miles (+3,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    175,635 miles
    Test number
    473269928369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail172,125 miles (+6,702)1 failure2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,125 miles
    Test number
    784804368237
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NotePower steering pipes slightiy corrded

  15. Pass165,423 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    165,423 miles
    Test number
    971489077172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteSlight play in steering joints

  16. Fail165,423 miles (+9,731)6 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,423 miles
    Test number
    893581977175
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteSlight play in steering joints

  17. Pass155,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    155,692 miles
    Test number
    944449926294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail155,692 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,692 miles
    Test number
    442366026261
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T78 SYJ

Does T78 SYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T78 SYJ expired on 1 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T78 SYJ?
The MOT on T78 SYJ expired on 1 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T78 SYJ done?
T78 SYJ was recorded at 238,254 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2024, an average of 4,553 miles a year.
Has T78 SYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 SYJ has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on T78 SYJ 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 T78 SYJ find?
T78 SYJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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