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BMW 540

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 4,398 cc

V43 LANMOT history

V43 LAN is a blue petrol BMW 540 first used on 4 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
115,301 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 LAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 LAN was last recorded at 115,301 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 1,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jan 2011: 93,023 miles, lower than 94,228 miles on 6 Jul 2009.
  • 27 May 2014: 103,744 miles, lower than 105,835 miles on 14 May 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,132 miles · 11 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,169 miles
Average per year
1,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,301 miles
  • 2023 – 114,132 miles
  • 2021 – 114,068 miles
  • 2020 – 113,826 miles
  • 2018 – 113,383 miles
  • 2017 – 112,504 miles
  • 2015 – 111,255 miles
  • 2014 – 103,744 miles
  • 2013 – 105,835 miles
  • 2012 – 102,883 miles
  • 2011 – 93,023 miles
  • 2009 – 94,228 miles
  • 2008 – 91,873 miles
  • 2007 – 89,087 miles
  • 2006 – 86,183 miles
  • 2005 – 80,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,301 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    115,301 miles
    Test number
    876996355114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,301 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,301 miles
    Test number
    223207468390
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    918219783453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    532676678819
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass114,132 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    114,132 miles
    Test number
    960809191241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,068 miles (+242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,068 miles
    Test number
    376882740979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass113,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,826 miles
    Test number
    317381967685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail113,826 miles2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,826 miles
    Test number
    898827901778
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  9. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    430760369828
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass113,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    113,383 miles
    Test number
    307506776753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,383 miles (+879)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,383 miles
    Test number
    660144597705
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety radiator header tank area (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass112,504 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,504 miles
    Test number
    733294754082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,501 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,501 miles
    Test number
    505583394231
    • FailureCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipes x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    839717925797
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass111,255 miles (+7,511)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    111,255 miles
    Test number
    617035735148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,744 miles (-2,091)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    103,744 miles
    Test number
    567457544153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,835 miles (+2,952)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    105,835 miles
    Test number
    957024533112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,883 miles (+9,860)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    102,883 miles
    Test number
    238493542464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,023 miles (-1,205)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    93,023 miles
    Test number
    927037201078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,228 miles (+2,355)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    94,228 miles
    Test number
    660447389124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass91,873 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    91,873 miles
    Test number
    532392398112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    89,087 miles
    Test number
    580997687148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,087 miles (+2,904)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,087 miles
    Test number
    240836987166
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

  24. Pass86,183 miles (+5,556)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    86,183 miles
    Test number
    524078736147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass80,627 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    80,627 miles
    Test number
    741607365102
    • NoteBoth front inner wheel arch covers damaged
    • NoteHandbrake efficiency 18%

Questions about V43 LAN

Does V43 LAN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V43 LAN is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V43 LAN?
The MOT on V43 LAN is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V43 LAN done?
V43 LAN was recorded at 115,301 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 1,644 miles a year.
Has V43 LAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 LAN has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V43 LAN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 7 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V43 LAN find?
V43 LAN passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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