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BMW 540

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 4,398 cc

V8 TXGMOT history

V8 TXG is a blue petrol BMW 540 first used on 11 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 130,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
130,137 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,194 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 TXG
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
11 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 TXG was last recorded at 130,137 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,136 miles · 9 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,194 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,137 miles
  • 2025 – 129,538 miles
  • 2024 – 124,597 miles
  • 2023 – 119,023 miles
  • 2022 – 118,021 miles
  • 2021 – 115,043 miles
  • 2020 – 113,782 miles
  • 2019 – 111,885 miles
  • 2018 – 107,793 miles
  • 2017 – 103,125 miles
  • 2016 – 94,341 miles
  • 2014 – 83,778 miles
  • 2013 – 77,168 miles
  • 2012 – 72,796 miles
  • 2011 – 69,398 miles
  • 2010 – 64,506 miles
  • 2009 – 61,321 miles
  • 2008 – 55,090 miles
  • 2007 – 50,932 miles
  • 2006 – 45,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,137 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point - plastic covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,137 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    130,137 miles
    Test number
    814672507509
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point - plastic covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,136 miles (+598)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,136 miles
    Test number
    442551656068
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side N/S (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point - plastic covers fitted as original (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,538 miles (+4,941)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    129,538 miles
    Test number
    867083222619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass124,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    124,597 miles
    Test number
    896244340569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail124,597 miles (+5,574)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,597 miles
    Test number
    704385210855
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass119,023 miles (+1,002)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,023 miles
    Test number
    571698684516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,021 miles (+2,978)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    118,021 miles
    Test number
    920349145122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,043 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    115,043 miles
    Test number
    240136870371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail115,042 miles (+1,260)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,042 miles
    Test number
    594041660634
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass113,782 miles (+1,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    113,782 miles
    Test number
    406132063162
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass111,885 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    111,885 miles
    Test number
    661643004585
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Fail111,883 miles (+4,090)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,883 miles
    Test number
    249058056744
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass107,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    107,793 miles
    Test number
    166440423471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,793 miles (+4,668)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,793 miles
    Test number
    502080352870
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass103,125 miles (+8,784)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,125 miles
    Test number
    894360448147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,341 miles (+10,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    94,341 miles
    Test number
    370647769524
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass83,778 miles (+2,730)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,778 miles
    Test number
    406003954465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,048 miles (+3,880)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,048 miles
    Test number
    896452414135
    • NoteBoth head lamps have condensation in them
    • NoteEngine oil leak needs investigation ASAP dripping on floor

  19. Pass77,168 miles (+6)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    77,168 miles
    Test number
    737041203186
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteCondensation in near side front headlamp after headlamp on for a while aim ok - Advise investigation ASAP

  20. Fail77,162 miles (+4,366)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,162 miles
    Test number
    987460303101
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteCondensation in near side front headlamp after headlamp on for a while aim ok - Advise investigation ASAP

  21. Fail72,796 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,796 miles
    Test number
    106043202156
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak from both cam covers

  22. Pass72,796 miles (+3,398)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,796 miles
    Test number
    876893802120
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak from both cam covers

  23. Pass69,398 miles (+4,892)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    69,398 miles
    Test number
    187230311174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,506 miles
    Test number
    781498490086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail64,506 miles (+3,185)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,506 miles
    Test number
    850688390029
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  26. Pass61,321 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    61,321 miles
    Test number
    661894619167
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Fail61,314 miles (+6,224)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,314 miles
    Test number
    642132719199
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass55,090 miles (+4,158)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    55,090 miles
    Test number
    323650608117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass50,932 miles (+4,937)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    50,932 miles
    Test number
    831670107126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass45,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    45,995 miles
    Test number
    964988686015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 TXG

Does V8 TXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 TXG is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 TXG?
The MOT on V8 TXG is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 TXG done?
V8 TXG was recorded at 130,137 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 4,194 miles a year.
Has V8 TXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 TXG has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 TXG 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 V8 TXG find?
V8 TXG passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; offside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point - plastic covers fitted as original; oil leak, but not excessive.

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