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BMW 540

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T988 VHJMOT history

T988 VHJ is a blue petrol BMW 540 first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
127,685 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,835 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T988 VHJ
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
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T988 VHJ was last recorded at 127,685 miles on 6 Dec 2022, 1,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,118 miles · 13 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,567 miles
Average per year
3,835 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 127,685 miles
  • 2021 – 126,118 miles
  • 2020 – 121,905 miles
  • 2019 – 115,592 miles
  • 2018 – 112,240 miles
  • 2017 – 109,062 miles
  • 2016 – 105,901 miles
  • 2015 – 103,086 miles
  • 2014 – 98,460 miles
  • 2012 – 95,904 miles
  • 2011 – 91,125 miles
  • 2010 – 84,943 miles
  • 2009 – 75,074 miles
  • 2007 – 72,132 miles
  • 2006 – 64,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,685 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass127,685 miles (+1,567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    127,685 miles
    Test number
    133305580930
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,118 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    126,118 miles
    Test number
    726158391541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,905 miles (+6,313)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,905 miles
    Test number
    965152544225
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking low effort
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCooling fan fouling with radiator
    • AdvisorySlight sponginess on foot brake pedal

  4. Pass115,592 miles (+3,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,592 miles
    Test number
    260000070434
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass112,240 miles (+3,178)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    112,240 miles
    Test number
    302926885722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,062 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    109,062 miles
    Test number
    417246337522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,060 miles (+3,159)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,060 miles
    Test number
    485006192472
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  8. Pass105,901 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,901 miles
    Test number
    481055616011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,900 miles (+2,814)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,900 miles
    Test number
    180146982232
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass103,086 miles (+4,626)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    103,086 miles
    Test number
    297133475412
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside head lamp lower border line (adjuster not working)

  11. Pass98,460 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,460 miles
    Test number
    137290484068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,456 miles (+2,552)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,456 miles
    Test number
    926539774044
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  13. Pass95,904 miles (+4,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    95,904 miles
    Test number
    768714752175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass91,125 miles (+127)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    91,125 miles
    Test number
    669349821295
    • NoteCorrosion on front brake disc o/s & n/s.
    • NoteCorrosion on rear brake disc o/s & n/s.
    • NoteFront pads getting low.

  15. Fail90,998 miles (+6,055)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,998 miles
    Test number
    266154021218
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
    • NoteCorrosion on front brake disc o/s & n/s.
    • NoteCorrosion on rear brake disc o/s & n/s.
    • NoteFront pads getting low.

  16. Pass84,943 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    84,943 miles
    Test number
    864442230210
    • NoteCondensation in n/s headlight.
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges o/s & n/s.
    • NoteRear tyre at o/s aproaching wear bars.
    • NoteWarpage in front brake disc o/s & n/s.

  17. Fail84,943 miles (+9,869)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,943 miles
    Test number
    294722230241
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCondensation in n/s headlight.
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges o/s & n/s.
    • NoteRear tyre at o/s aproaching wear bars.
    • NoteWarpage in front brake disc o/s & n/s.

  18. Pass75,074 miles (+8)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    75,074 miles
    Test number
    962932169014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN\s\f anti roll bar link rod upper balljoint gaiter is split

  19. Fail75,066 miles (+2,934)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,066 miles
    Test number
    801305159033
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteN\s\f anti roll bar link rod upper balljoint gaiter is split

  20. Pass72,132 miles (+7,283)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    72,132 miles
    Test number
    284520587452
    • NotePlay in o/s rear top suspension arm.Corrosion on rear brake disc.Condensation in n/s headlight.

  21. Pass64,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    64,849 miles
    Test number
    631840706270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,849 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,849 miles
    Test number
    381629696147
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T988 VHJ

Does T988 VHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T988 VHJ expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T988 VHJ?
The MOT on T988 VHJ expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T988 VHJ done?
T988 VHJ was recorded at 127,685 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2022, an average of 3,835 miles a year.
Has T988 VHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T988 VHJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on T988 VHJ 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 T988 VHJ find?
T988 VHJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low effort; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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