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BMW 540

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T811 DUYMOT history

T811 DUY is a silver petrol BMW 540 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 95,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
95,888 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T811 DUY
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 valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T811 DUY was last recorded at 95,888 miles on 27 Mar 2025, 93 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,795 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
93 miles
Average per year
2,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,888 miles
  • 2024 – 95,795 miles
  • 2023 – 95,073 miles
  • 2022 – 89,208 miles
  • 2021 – 84,980 miles
  • 2020 – 81,698 miles
  • 2019 – 76,489 miles
  • 2018 – 73,723 miles
  • 2017 – 69,373 miles
  • 2016 – 68,973 miles
  • 2015 – 68,525 miles
  • 2013 – 68,087 miles
  • 2012 – 63,306 miles
  • 2011 – 59,540 miles
  • 2010 – 58,213 miles
  • 2009 – 56,990 miles
  • 2008 – 55,652 miles
  • 2007 – 54,699 miles
  • 2006 – 47,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front /inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play On steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    984702999348
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front /inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play On steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    164222035656
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front /inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play On steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass95,888 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,888 miles
    Test number
    395535562810
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak in engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail95,888 miles (+93)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,888 miles
    Test number
    899911550702
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leak in engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail95,795 miles (+722)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,795 miles
    Test number
    286259570073
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working no pump (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative nearside and offside (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,073 miles (+5,865)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    95,073 miles
    Test number
    529896522475
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper Damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass89,208 miles (+4,228)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,208 miles
    Test number
    401591487665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDamage to front bumper and bonnet

  8. Pass84,980 miles (+3,282)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    84,980 miles
    Test number
    835038380394
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper heavily damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass81,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,698 miles
    Test number
    351424178173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,698 miles (+5,209)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,698 miles
    Test number
    181132397601
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass76,489 miles (+2,766)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    76,489 miles
    Test number
    674856967242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper/splitter damaged and loose
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working

  12. Pass73,723 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    73,723 miles
    Test number
    577346977780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,722 miles (+4,349)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,722 miles
    Test number
    560244129546
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass69,373 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    69,373 miles
    Test number
    236601328276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,973 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,973 miles
    Test number
    134586123089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,525 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,525 miles
    Test number
    678097364390
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency has only just met the legal requirements
    • AdvisorySRS light does not illuminate

  17. Fail68,525 miles (+438)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,525 miles
    Test number
    959484213366
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroding

  18. Pass68,087 miles (+4,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,087 miles
    Test number
    667020033306
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass63,306 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,306 miles
    Test number
    457539972245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,305 miles (+3,765)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,305 miles
    Test number
    377078472261
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass59,540 miles (+1,327)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    59,540 miles
    Test number
    429441711450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,213 miles (+1,223)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    58,213 miles
    Test number
    481850740186
    • NoteHeadlamp aims on bare minimum height
    • NoteSlightest play nearside rear anti-roll link arm

  23. Pass56,990 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,990 miles
    Test number
    232308229171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,652 miles (+953)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    55,652 miles
    Test number
    244644548171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,699 miles (+7,046)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    54,699 miles
    Test number
    914071457154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    47,653 miles
    Test number
    974467516173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail47,653 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,653 miles
    Test number
    353486916180
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T811 DUY

Does T811 DUY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T811 DUY is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T811 DUY?
The MOT on T811 DUY is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T811 DUY done?
T811 DUY was recorded at 95,888 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2025, an average of 2,550 miles a year.
Has T811 DUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T811 DUY has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T811 DUY 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 T811 DUY find?
T811 DUY passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play front /inner arm; offside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play on steering drop arm.

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