
BMW 540
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc
X736 DJMMOT history
X736 DJM is a silver petrol BMW 540 first used on 10 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 126,686 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 126,686 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,657 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X736 DJM
- 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
- 10 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
X736 DJM was last recorded at 126,686 miles on 7 Jul 2022, 727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2019.
- Previous MOT
- 125,959 miles · 19 Oct 2019
- Between the last two tests
- 727 miles
- Average per year
- 4,657 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 126,686 miles
- 2019 – 125,959 miles
- 2018 – 123,580 miles
- 2017 – 123,091 miles
- 2015 – 122,756 miles
- 2014 – 121,966 miles
- 2013 – 120,605 miles
- 2012 – 119,423 miles
- 2011 – 106,450 miles
- 2010 – 94,381 miles
- 2008 – 72,288 miles
- 2007 – 62,927 miles
- 2006 – 58,709 miles
- 2005 – 48,924 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
17 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,686 miles (+727)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 126,686 miles
- Test number
- 304829060024
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass125,959 miles (+2,379)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 125,959 miles
- Test number
- 461244344820
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,580 miles (+489)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 123,580 miles
- Test number
- 986811168974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,091 miles (+335)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2018
- Odometer
- 123,091 miles
- Test number
- 334793276590
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,756 miles (+790)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 122,756 miles
- Test number
- 774512162283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,966 miles (+1,361)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 121,966 miles
- Test number
- 845646624393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,605 miles (+1,182)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 120,605 miles
- Test number
- 138473813396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,423 miles (+2,348)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 119,423 miles
- Test number
- 738371712317
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass117,075 miles (+10,625)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 117,075 miles
- Test number
- 586918822045
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass106,450 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 106,450 miles
- Test number
- 478711531021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside front brake disc worn
- NoteOffside front brake disc worn
Fail106,450 miles (+12,069)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,450 miles
- Test number
- 456799021001
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside front brake disc worn
- NoteOffside front brake disc worn
Pass94,381 miles (+22,093)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 94,381 miles
- Test number
- 483859420083
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,288 miles (+9,361)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 72,288 miles
- Test number
- 794092698213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,927 miles (+6)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 62,927 miles
- Test number
- 244904707304
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail62,921 miles (+4,212)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,921 miles
- Test number
- 444263307340
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass58,709 miles (+9,785)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 58,709 miles
- Test number
- 180760506371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,924 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 48,924 miles
- Test number
- 444788295205
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about X736 DJM
- Does X736 DJM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X736 DJM expired on 6 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X736 DJM?
- The MOT on X736 DJM expired on 6 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X736 DJM done?
- X736 DJM was recorded at 126,686 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2022, an average of 4,657 miles a year.
- Has X736 DJM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X736 DJM has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2011.
- Has the mileage on X736 DJM 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 X736 DJM find?
- X736 DJM passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill rear; offside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill rear.
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