BMW 540
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc
V1 RNMMOT history
V1 RNM is a black petrol BMW 540 first used on 29 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2024 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 115,426 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 115,426 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,258 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V1 RNM
- 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
- 29 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
V1 RNM was last recorded at 115,426 miles on 12 Aug 2023, 4,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2016.
- Previous MOT
- 110,756 miles · 30 Jun 2016
- Between the last two tests
- 4,670 miles
- Average per year
- 5,258 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 115,426 miles
- 2016 – 110,756 miles
- 2015 – 104,256 miles
- 2014 – 99,070 miles
- 2013 – 93,526 miles
- 2012 – 84,919 miles
- 2011 – 78,555 miles
- 2010 – 69,698 miles
- 2009 – 57,582 miles
- 2008 – 45,656 miles
- 2007 – 30,363 miles
- 2006 – 24,518 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,426 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
15 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,426 miles (+4,670)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 115,426 miles
- Test number
- 896421373702
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass110,756 miles (+6,500)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 110,756 miles
- Test number
- 340978922673
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,256 miles (+5,186)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 104,256 miles
- Test number
- 708301675188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,070 miles (+5,544)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 99,070 miles
- Test number
- 245359674171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,526 miles (+8,607)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 93,526 miles
- Test number
- 937470783185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,919 miles (+6,364)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 84,919 miles
- Test number
- 719388662190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,555 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 78,555 miles
- Test number
- 986215161124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,555 miles (+8,857)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,555 miles
- Test number
- 218725061486
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass69,698 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 69,698 miles
- Test number
- 272726760131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,658 miles (+12,076)3 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,658 miles
- Test number
- 140241160098
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- 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)
- NoteO/s/r tyre is a lower speed raing than in other tyre on same axle
Pass57,582 miles (+11,926)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 57,582 miles
- Test number
- 900483069034
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass45,656 miles (+15,293)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 45,656 miles
- Test number
- 480308758090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,363 miles (+5,845)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 30,363 miles
- Test number
- 160845547497
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass24,518 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 24,518 miles
- Test number
- 470109016169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,518 miles2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,518 miles
- Test number
- 161038816121
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- NoteBOTH SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER PART WORN TO CLOSE THE LAGALE LIMT * NEED TO BE CHANGE TYRE & RECOMENED TRACKING CHACK
Questions about V1 RNM
- Does V1 RNM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V1 RNM expired on 11 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V1 RNM?
- The MOT on V1 RNM expired on 11 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V1 RNM done?
- V1 RNM was recorded at 115,426 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2023, an average of 5,258 miles a year.
- Has V1 RNM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V1 RNM has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2011.
- Has the mileage on V1 RNM 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 V1 RNM find?
- V1 RNM passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play top front arm, and 3 more.
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