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BMW 540

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

V676 KCLMOT history

V676 KCL is a blue petrol BMW 540 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

V676 KCL blue BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
128,945 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V676 KCL
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 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V676 KCL was last recorded at 128,945 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,945 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,945 miles
  • 2024 – 127,516 miles
  • 2023 – 126,374 miles
  • 2022 – 125,140 miles
  • 2021 – 124,162 miles
  • 2020 – 123,054 miles
  • 2019 – 121,843 miles
  • 2018 – 120,885 miles
  • 2017 – 119,969 miles
  • 2016 – 116,341 miles
  • 2015 – 111,221 miles
  • 2014 – 107,733 miles
  • 2013 – 104,073 miles
  • 2012 – 101,115 miles
  • 2011 – 97,718 miles
  • 2010 – 94,372 miles
  • 2009 – 90,415 miles
  • 2008 – 84,701 miles
  • 2007 – 77,677 miles
  • 2006 – 69,477 miles
  • 2005 – 61,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,945 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside headlamp condensatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,945 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    128,945 miles
    Test number
    567740996920
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp condensated

  2. Fail128,945 miles (+1,429)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,945 miles
    Test number
    491524563137
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp condensated

  3. Pass127,516 miles (+1,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    127,516 miles
    Test number
    927984518133
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes underneath Greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,374 miles (+1,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,374 miles
    Test number
    488407933871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass125,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,140 miles
    Test number
    933166936244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,140 miles (+978)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,140 miles
    Test number
    964294534882
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded/ weak at front jacking point area

  7. Pass124,162 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,162 miles
    Test number
    539092587280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail124,161 miles (+1,107)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,161 miles
    Test number
    934923574303
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass123,054 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,054 miles
    Test number
    715469107893
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail123,054 miles (+1,211)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,054 miles
    Test number
    605451159750
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass121,843 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    121,843 miles
    Test number
    367692101630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,885 miles (+916)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    120,885 miles
    Test number
    619589625999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,969 miles
    Test number
    777363426333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,969 miles (+3,628)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,969 miles
    Test number
    401702349695
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass116,341 miles (+5,120)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    116,341 miles
    Test number
    844279514400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass111,221 miles (+3,488)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    111,221 miles
    Test number
    603262186819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,733 miles (+3,660)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    107,733 miles
    Test number
    257245144330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass104,073 miles (+2,958)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    104,073 miles
    Test number
    487981253478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass101,115 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    101,115 miles
    Test number
    966364552329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail101,034 miles (+3,316)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,034 miles
    Test number
    209623452300
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass97,718 miles (+3,346)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    97,718 miles
    Test number
    669316451346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,372 miles (+3,957)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    94,372 miles
    Test number
    354407750313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass90,415 miles (+5,714)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    90,415 miles
    Test number
    453517259436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass84,701 miles (+7,024)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    84,701 miles
    Test number
    421030758336
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass77,677 miles (+8,200)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    77,677 miles
    Test number
    570105457383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,477 miles (+8,259)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    69,477 miles
    Test number
    300996756340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    61,218 miles
    Test number
    134825055395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V676 KCL

Does V676 KCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V676 KCL is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V676 KCL?
The MOT on V676 KCL is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V676 KCL done?
V676 KCL was recorded at 128,945 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 3,388 miles a year.
Has V676 KCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V676 KCL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V676 KCL 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 V676 KCL find?
V676 KCL passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front offside rear, and 1 more.

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