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BMW 540

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

V51 NFMMOT history

V51 NFM is a blue petrol BMW 540 first used on 10 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 131,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2026
Mileage
131,138 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V51 NFM
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
10 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V51 NFM was last recorded at 131,138 miles on 31 Jan 2025, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,114 miles · 31 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
3,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,138 miles
  • 2023 – 131,114 miles
  • 2022 – 127,470 miles
  • 2021 – 123,387 miles
  • 2020 – 118,954 miles
  • 2019 – 114,284 miles
  • 2018 – 110,238 miles
  • 2017 – 105,457 miles
  • 2016 – 101,184 miles
  • 2015 – 98,431 miles
  • 2014 – 95,284 miles
  • 2013 – 88,433 miles
  • 2012 – 82,227 miles
  • 2011 – 78,009 miles
  • 2009 – 75,959 miles
  • 2008 – 73,557 miles
  • 2007 – 71,638 miles
  • 2006 – 62,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,138 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,138 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    131,138 miles
    Test number
    643238795595
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass131,114 miles (+3,644)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,114 miles
    Test number
    722997215929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass127,470 miles (+4,083)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,470 miles
    Test number
    969728670534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,387 miles (+4,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,387 miles
    Test number
    822129953179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass118,954 miles (+4,670)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,954 miles
    Test number
    627242341234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass114,284 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,284 miles
    Test number
    809459115145
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail114,284 miles (+4,046)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,284 miles
    Test number
    892174937589
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass110,238 miles (+4,781)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,238 miles
    Test number
    327557207271
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light smashed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,457 miles (+4,273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,457 miles
    Test number
    194179956087
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass101,184 miles (+2,753)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    101,184 miles
    Test number
    286782512113
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower rear wishbone inner bushes soft
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes at rear corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear anti roll bar links have slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear discs worn and corroded

  11. Pass98,431 miles (+3,147)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    98,431 miles
    Test number
    343181514279
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all four outer (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass95,284 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    95,284 miles
    Test number
    768549984280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,186 miles (+6,753)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,186 miles
    Test number
    337923484238
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass88,433 miles (+6,206)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    88,433 miles
    Test number
    579791893286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,227 miles (+4,218)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,227 miles
    Test number
    339882062030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,009 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    78,009 miles
    Test number
    507415971016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,959 miles (+2,402)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    75,959 miles
    Test number
    344737679101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,557 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,557 miles
    Test number
    200692868120
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass73,557 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    73,557 miles
    Test number
    471632868131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,638 miles (+8,929)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    71,638 miles
    Test number
    473646047124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,709 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    62,709 miles
    Test number
    451693856139
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear tyres worn to 2mm tread depth.

Questions about V51 NFM

Does V51 NFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V51 NFM expired on 30 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V51 NFM?
The MOT on V51 NFM expired on 30 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V51 NFM done?
V51 NFM was recorded at 131,138 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2025, an average of 3,666 miles a year.
Has V51 NFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V51 NFM has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on V51 NFM 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 V51 NFM find?
V51 NFM passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight arm; oil leak, but not excessive; rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills.

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