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BMW 540

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc

X59 NGJMOT history

X59 NGJ is a silver petrol BMW 540 first used on 4 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 159,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2025
Mileage
159,303 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X59 NGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X59 NGJ was last recorded at 159,303 miles on 28 Nov 2024, 5,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,297 miles · 12 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
5,006 miles
Average per year
6,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 159,303 miles
  • 2023 – 154,297 miles
  • 2022 – 150,638 miles
  • 2021 – 146,359 miles
  • 2020 – 142,332 miles
  • 2019 – 130,633 miles
  • 2018 – 117,952 miles
  • 2017 – 111,095 miles
  • 2016 – 99,273 miles
  • 2015 – 90,774 miles
  • 2014 – 80,247 miles
  • 2013 – 73,898 miles
  • 2012 – 66,018 miles
  • 2010 – 63,380 miles
  • 2009 – 54,826 miles
  • 2007 – 38,841 miles
  • 2006 – 34,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,303 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,303 miles (+5,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    159,303 miles
    Test number
    970055665074
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass154,297 miles (+3,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    154,297 miles
    Test number
    387041625918
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass150,638 miles (+4)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    150,638 miles
    Test number
    922977950813
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessive corrosion to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail150,634 miles (+4,275)3 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,634 miles
    Test number
    204592860301
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened excessive corrosion to inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass146,359 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    146,359 miles
    Test number
    416797606646
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip to drivers view

  6. Fail146,359 miles (+4,027)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,359 miles
    Test number
    206888970763
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip to drivers view

  7. Pass142,332 miles (+11,699)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    142,332 miles
    Test number
    744215012491
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass130,633 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    130,633 miles
    Test number
    101409742471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail130,146 miles (+12,194)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,146 miles
    Test number
    768578502518
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass117,952 miles (+6,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    117,952 miles
    Test number
    747372340672
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, inner faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass111,095 miles (+11,822)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    111,095 miles
    Test number
    582344845908
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade not clearing screeen
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass99,273 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,273 miles
    Test number
    574621443488
    • AdvisoryOil leak cam covers
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail99,273 miles (+8,499)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,273 miles
    Test number
    582842934124
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak cam covers
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail90,774 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,774 miles
    Test number
    875408485199
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass90,774 miles (+10,527)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    90,774 miles
    Test number
    918978085144
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass80,247 miles (+6,349)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    80,247 miles
    Test number
    709463304235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass73,898 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,898 miles
    Test number
    728914913277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail73,898 miles (+7,880)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,898 miles
    Test number
    119443313290
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass66,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,018 miles
    Test number
    409005972037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,018 miles (+2,638)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,018 miles
    Test number
    399284872095
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass63,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    63,380 miles
    Test number
    412379500423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,380 miles (+1,385)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,380 miles
    Test number
    492609000396
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Fail61,995 miles (+7,169)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,995 miles
    Test number
    194665790290
    • DangerousOffside front tyre on 1.6mm limit on outter edge
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass54,826 miles (+15,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,826 miles
    Test number
    330684579254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass38,841 miles (+3,866)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,841 miles
    Test number
    354342687257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,975 miles
    Test number
    653022066264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X59 NGJ

Does X59 NGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X59 NGJ expired on 27 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X59 NGJ?
The MOT on X59 NGJ expired on 27 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X59 NGJ done?
X59 NGJ was recorded at 159,303 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2024, an average of 6,834 miles a year.
Has X59 NGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X59 NGJ has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on X59 NGJ 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 X59 NGJ find?
X59 NGJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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