BMW 540
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 4,398 cc
V8 BVDMOT history
V8 BVD is a blue petrol BMW 540 first used on 20 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 129,156 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 129,156 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,309 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 BVD
- 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
- 20 Oct 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 BVD was last recorded at 129,156 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 1,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2015.
Mileage went down between tests
- 21 Jan 2011: 83,725 miles, lower than 84,797 miles on 15 Jan 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 127,263 miles · 15 Jan 2015
- Between the last two tests
- 1,893 miles
- Average per year
- 4,309 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 129,156 miles
- 2015 – 127,263 miles
- 2014 – 115,057 miles
- 2013 – 104,544 miles
- 2012 – 94,205 miles
- 2011 – 83,725 miles
- 2010 – 71,451 miles
- 2009 – 51,333 miles
- 2008 – 48,927 miles
- 2007 – 48,903 miles
- 2006 – 43,846 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,156 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,156 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 129,156 miles
- Test number
- 655336046495
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PassMileage not read2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 489420076572
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
FailMileage not read2 major2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 338289956634
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
PassMileage not read8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 851614716715
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 340777776822
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 498875936764
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNear side rear tyre worn to excess on inner edge 0mm
FailMileage not read4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 702025220996
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNear side rear tyre worn to excess on inner edge 0mm
- AdvisoryNear side washers 50% inop
- AdvisoryOff side washers 50% inop
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 971467735157
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 290851371372
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Pass127,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 127,263 miles
- Test number
- 968215715024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,263 miles (+12,206)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,263 miles
- Test number
- 735814615019
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside 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)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass115,057 miles (+10,513)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 115,057 miles
- Test number
- 176364014088
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
Pass104,544 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 104,544 miles
- Test number
- 127558203050
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail104,540 miles (+10,335)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,540 miles
- Test number
- 305888903013
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass94,205 miles (+1)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 94,205 miles
- Test number
- 995697302088
- NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
Fail94,204 miles (+10,479)4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,204 miles
- Test number
- 606144302075
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteEngine light on
- NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
Pass83,725 miles (-1,072)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 83,725 miles
- Test number
- 536481921003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,797 miles (+13,346)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,797 miles
- Test number
- 429555311058
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
Pass71,451 miles (+20,118)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 71,451 miles
- Test number
- 581170620006
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteUnable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted
Pass51,333 miles (+2,406)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 51,333 miles
- Test number
- 123597609475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,927 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 48,927 miles
- Test number
- 701231428077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,903 miles (+1,909)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,903 miles
- Test number
- 191202767306
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass46,994 miles (+3,148)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 46,994 miles
- Test number
- 680913167256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,846 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 43,846 miles
- Test number
- 773372176263
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about V8 BVD
- Does V8 BVD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 BVD is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V8 BVD?
- The MOT on V8 BVD is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 BVD done?
- V8 BVD was recorded at 129,156 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 4,309 miles a year.
- Has V8 BVD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 BVD has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on V8 BVD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V8 BVD find?
- V8 BVD passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.
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