BMW 540
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 4,000 cc
X800 SLMMOT history
X800 SLM is a grey petrol BMW 540 first used on 1 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 162,696 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 162,696 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,026 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X800 SLM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 540
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X800 SLM was last recorded at 162,696 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 5,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 157,688 miles · 10 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,008 miles
- Average per year
- 7,026 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,696 miles
- 2025 – 157,688 miles
- 2024 – 150,811 miles
- 2023 – 140,023 miles
- 2022 – 136,852 miles
- 2020 – 128,995 miles
- 2019 – 117,870 miles
- 2017 – 108,636 miles
- 2016 – 100,835 miles
- 2015 – 87,020 miles
- 2014 – 83,750 miles
- 2013 – 80,685 miles
- 2011 – 76,795 miles
- 2010 – 71,532 miles
- 2009 – 61,572 miles
- 2008 – 41,341 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,696 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
22 tests since 30 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,696 miles (+5,008)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 162,696 miles
- Test number
- 608735412233
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass157,688 miles (+6,877)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 157,688 miles
- Test number
- 663696954693
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass150,811 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 150,811 miles
- Test number
- 785194005694
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,811 miles (+10,788)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,811 miles
- Test number
- 380139082408
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass140,023 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 140,023 miles
- Test number
- 333740052487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,023 miles (+3,171)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,023 miles
- Test number
- 462015012429
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass136,852 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 136,852 miles
- Test number
- 665198168716
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail136,852 miles (+7,857)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,852 miles
- Test number
- 616514421277
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass128,995 miles (+11,125)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 128,995 miles
- Test number
- 909564990728
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass117,870 miles (+9,234)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 117,870 miles
- Test number
- 257675537779
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass108,636 miles (+7,801)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 108,636 miles
- Test number
- 623053710102
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass100,835 miles (+116)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 100,835 miles
- Test number
- 363853698968
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail100,719 miles (+3,819)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,719 miles
- Test number
- 879430705292
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Pass96,900 miles (+9,880)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 96,900 miles
- Test number
- 153769061732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,020 miles (+3,270)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 87,020 miles
- Test number
- 397126825085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,750 miles (+3,065)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 83,750 miles
- Test number
- 578567324021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass80,685 miles (+3,890)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 80,685 miles
- Test number
- 829249543035
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass76,795 miles (+5,263)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 76,795 miles
- Test number
- 249055611328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,532 miles (+65)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 71,532 miles
- Test number
- 561101820350
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail71,467 miles (+9,895)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,467 miles
- Test number
- 442290920374
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass61,572 miles (+20,231)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 61,572 miles
- Test number
- 463260119314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,341 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 41,341 miles
- Test number
- 533734078299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X800 SLM
- Does X800 SLM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X800 SLM is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X800 SLM?
- The MOT on X800 SLM is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X800 SLM done?
- X800 SLM was recorded at 162,696 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 7,026 miles a year.
- Has X800 SLM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X800 SLM has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on X800 SLM 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 X800 SLM find?
- X800 SLM passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear outer position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.
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