BMW 540
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc
X785 PEOMOT history
X785 PEO is a blue petrol BMW 540 first used on 19 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,153 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 152,153 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,635 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X785 PEO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 540
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 19 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X785 PEO was last recorded at 152,153 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 152,153 miles · 11 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,635 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 152,153 miles
- 2022 – 150,323 miles
- 2021 – 147,385 miles
- 2020 – 145,163 miles
- 2019 – 142,931 miles
- 2018 – 140,976 miles
- 2017 – 138,739 miles
- 2016 – 136,396 miles
- 2014 – 130,969 miles
- 2013 – 125,008 miles
- 2012 – 119,238 miles
- 2011 – 111,571 miles
- 2010 – 104,100 miles
- 2009 – 100,827 miles
- 2007 – 94,415 miles
- 2006 – 77,739 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,153 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear @ limit (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both @ limit and would advise replacing soon for safety (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCorrosion on boot but not yet a sharp edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFloor covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front discs poor condition
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Exhaust system corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Heavy underbody corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Undertrays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,153 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 152,153 miles
- Test number
- 255422456045
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear @ limit (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both @ limit and would advise replacing soon for safety (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on boot but not yet a sharp edge
- AdvisoryFloor covers fitted
Fail152,153 miles (+1,830)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,153 miles
- Test number
- 791878100362
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate can see tape behind cluster (1.6 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill patch not continuously welded in required sections of the patch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner sills n/s/r outer sill and n/s/r inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear @ limit (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both @ limit and would advise replacing soon for safety (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on boot but not yet a sharp edge
- AdvisoryFloor covers fitted
- AdvisoryHeavy corrosion through o/s/f sill but not yet to fail criteria
Pass150,323 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 150,323 miles
- Test number
- 191804811805
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion to NS wheel arch and outer sill
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryHeavy underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail150,322 miles (+2,937)1 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,322 miles
- Test number
- 963582273845
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion to NS wheel arch and outer sill
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryHeavy underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass147,385 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 147,385 miles
- Test number
- 777081629168
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion to wheel arch
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryHeavy underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail147,385 miles (+2,222)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,385 miles
- Test number
- 326023073990
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion to wheel arch
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryHeavy underbody corrosion
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass145,163 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 145,163 miles
- Test number
- 308734380958
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail145,163 miles (+2,232)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,163 miles
- Test number
- 211882274867
- MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,931 miles (+1,955)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 142,931 miles
- Test number
- 835444906612
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged passenger wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth front steering arm gaiters deteriated
- AdvisoryFront discs poor condition
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to inner/outer sills
- AdvisoryPlastic under-trays fitted
Pass140,976 miles (+2,237)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 140,976 miles
- Test number
- 166183879348
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront discs poor condition
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
- AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
Pass138,739 miles (+2,343)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 138,739 miles
- Test number
- 816210993083
- AdvisoryEML on
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront discs poor condition
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges
Pass136,396 miles (+5,427)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 136,396 miles
- Test number
- 921365159520
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to inner edges of both front brake discs
Pass130,969 miles (+5,961)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 130,969 miles
- Test number
- 168972054338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,008 miles (+5,770)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 125,008 miles
- Test number
- 978193553387
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear 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)
- NoteCorrosion in general on exhaust system
- NoteNote EML is on
Pass119,238 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 119,238 miles
- Test number
- 539694352363
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUneven wear front tyres
Fail119,238 miles (+7,667)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,238 miles
- Test number
- 935157042343
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUneven wear front tyres
Pass111,571 miles (+3,523)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 111,571 miles
- Test number
- 488973441309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,048 miles (+3,948)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 108,048 miles
- Test number
- 386572711073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,100 miles (+3,273)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 104,100 miles
- Test number
- 952388710034
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass100,827 miles (+6,412)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 100,827 miles
- Test number
- 330825109058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,415 miles (+7,615)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 94,415 miles
- Test number
- 482942867332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,800 miles (+9,061)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 86,800 miles
- Test number
- 512402217088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,739 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 77,739 miles
- Test number
- 683264606029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X785 PEO
- Does X785 PEO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X785 PEO is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X785 PEO?
- The MOT on X785 PEO is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X785 PEO done?
- X785 PEO was recorded at 152,153 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 3,635 miles a year.
- Has X785 PEO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X785 PEO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on X785 PEO 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 X785 PEO find?
- X785 PEO passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear @ limit; oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both @ limit and would advise replacing soon for safety, and 2 more.
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