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BMW 540

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 4,398 cc

T7 OBLMOT history

T7 OBL is a black petrol BMW 540 first used on 12 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 178,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
178,832 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T7 OBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T7 OBL was last recorded at 178,832 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,567 miles · 22 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
265 miles
Average per year
4,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,832 miles
  • 2020 – 178,567 miles
  • 2016 – 178,348 miles
  • 2015 – 177,954 miles
  • 2014 – 172,487 miles
  • 2013 – 164,950 miles
  • 2012 – 158,197 miles
  • 2011 – 152,558 miles
  • 2009 – 139,389 miles
  • 2008 – 130,149 miles
  • 2006 – 98,496 miles
  • 2005 – 78,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,832 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner both sills covered heavily with underseal

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.

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

    Failure6 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,832 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    178,832 miles
    Test number
    366088602348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner both sills covered heavily with underseal

  2. FailMileage not read5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    988875101290
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

  3. Pass178,567 miles (+219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    178,567 miles
    Test number
    527817087106
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel is touching on wheel arch liner

  4. Pass178,348 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    178,348 miles
    Test number
    315014848129
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  5. Fail178,338 miles (+384)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,338 miles
    Test number
    757057028124
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking pipe just above driveshaft (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  6. Pass177,954 miles (+5,467)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    177,954 miles
    Test number
    689548535106
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front brake backing plate damaged

  7. Pass172,487 miles8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    172,487 miles
    Test number
    817198364137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn

  8. Fail172,487 miles (+7,537)2 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,487 miles
    Test number
    175658564157
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn

  9. Pass164,950 miles (+6,753)6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    164,950 miles
    Test number
    457716973186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn unevenly

  10. Pass158,197 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    158,197 miles
    Test number
    765881572124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail158,179 miles (+147)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,179 miles
    Test number
    477801572195
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail158,032 miles (+5,474)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,032 miles
    Test number
    416301252194
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass152,558 miles (+105)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    152,558 miles
    Test number
    239228771496
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail152,453 miles (+13,064)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,453 miles
    Test number
    797884471120
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass139,389 miles (+9,240)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    139,389 miles
    Test number
    420343909426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass130,149 miles (+27)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    130,149 miles
    Test number
    564075918324
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCondensation in near side front headlamp glass,not effecting beam image at present

  17. Fail130,122 miles (+69)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,122 miles
    Test number
    372132018320
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCondensation in near side front headlamp glass,not effecting beam image at present
    • NoteWear on front brake discs,condition of inner pads not known due to limited vision

  18. Fail130,053 miles5 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,053 miles
    Test number
    801088508303
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront + rear registration plates in poor condition
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteFront brake pads look thin
    • NoteN/s/f headlamp lens wet inside
    • NoteO/s/r park brake recording poor effort

  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    144691297218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,496 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    98,496 miles
    Test number
    600510456261
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)

  21. Fail98,496 miles (+20,451)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,496 miles
    Test number
    342070956233
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)

  22. Pass78,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    78,045 miles
    Test number
    644535455270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail78,043 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,043 miles
    Test number
    414415255270
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T7 OBL

Does T7 OBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T7 OBL is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T7 OBL?
The MOT on T7 OBL is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T7 OBL done?
T7 OBL was recorded at 178,832 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 4,915 miles a year.
Has T7 OBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T7 OBL has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T7 OBL 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 T7 OBL find?
T7 OBL passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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