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BMW 540

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T844 RPLMOT history

T844 RPL is a blue petrol BMW 540 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 166,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
166,044 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T844 RPL
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T844 RPL was last recorded at 166,044 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 1,444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,600 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,444 miles
Average per year
3,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,044 miles
  • 2024 – 164,600 miles
  • 2023 – 163,173 miles
  • 2022 – 163,031 miles
  • 2021 – 162,571 miles
  • 2020 – 161,096 miles
  • 2019 – 158,668 miles
  • 2018 – 157,698 miles
  • 2017 – 154,740 miles
  • 2016 – 148,913 miles
  • 2015 – 146,756 miles
  • 2014 – 144,186 miles
  • 2013 – 141,047 miles
  • 2012 – 136,450 miles
  • 2011 – 131,093 miles
  • 2010 – 125,554 miles
  • 2009 – 118,629 miles
  • 2007 – 109,442 miles
  • 2006 – 106,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,044 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (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.

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,044 miles (+1,444)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    166,044 miles
    Test number
    536194022628
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass164,600 miles (+1,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    164,600 miles
    Test number
    885250055189
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront discs rusty

  3. Pass163,173 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    163,173 miles
    Test number
    751709399415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail163,172 miles (+141)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,172 miles
    Test number
    955868290398
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass163,031 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    163,031 miles
    Test number
    770992585563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail163,024 miles (+453)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,024 miles
    Test number
    384265996297
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass162,571 miles (+42)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    162,571 miles
    Test number
    501523801409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail162,529 miles (+1,433)9 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,529 miles
    Test number
    275882088600
    • 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 catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass161,096 miles (+2,428)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    161,096 miles
    Test number
    991057131389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass158,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    158,668 miles
    Test number
    355832535506
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail158,668 miles (+970)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,668 miles
    Test number
    319778121546
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass157,698 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    157,698 miles
    Test number
    271445760332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail157,696 miles (+2,956)4 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,696 miles
    Test number
    877792563837
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass154,740 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    154,740 miles
    Test number
    282446464796
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail154,740 miles (+5,827)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,740 miles
    Test number
    685395214504
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower hub bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass148,913 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    148,913 miles
    Test number
    504437291313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  17. Fail148,913 miles (+2,157)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,913 miles
    Test number
    742626126547
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  18. Pass146,756 miles (+2,570)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    146,756 miles
    Test number
    275706171833
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass144,186 miles (+3,139)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    144,186 miles
    Test number
    266861264232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass141,047 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    141,047 miles
    Test number
    348687263423
    • AdvisorySuspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear lower hub bush .

  21. Fail141,045 miles (+4,595)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,045 miles
    Test number
    635871463223
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear lower hub bush .

  22. Pass136,450 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    136,450 miles
    Test number
    825149402283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    467878502238
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass131,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    131,093 miles
    Test number
    405628301292
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Fail131,093 miles (+5,539)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,093 miles
    Test number
    817747201287
    • DangerousNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass125,554 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    125,554 miles
    Test number
    302159620442
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail125,554 miles (+6,925)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,554 miles
    Test number
    212428520235
    • DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass118,629 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    118,629 miles
    Test number
    331589339260
    • DangerousOil leak

  29. Fail118,629 miles (+9,187)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,629 miles
    Test number
    314974139483
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, 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)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  30. Pass109,442 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    109,442 miles
    Test number
    514437957234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail109,413 miles (+3,080)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,413 miles
    Test number
    333140257480
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

  32. Pass106,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    106,333 miles
    Test number
    310768516184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail106,333 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,333 miles
    Test number
    400126216194
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T844 RPL

Does T844 RPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T844 RPL is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T844 RPL?
The MOT on T844 RPL is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T844 RPL done?
T844 RPL was recorded at 166,044 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 3,064 miles a year.
Has T844 RPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T844 RPL has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T844 RPL 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 T844 RPL find?
T844 RPL passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear oil leak, but not excessive transmission.

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