R4BMW - BMW 540
MOT: Not validGB
·Last updated 30 days ago
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 24 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
24
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 17 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 151,673 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Major Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear sensor control rod not connected (4.1.5 (a))
- Major Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Parking brake effort low,efficiency only just met
- Advisory Offside and nearside rear sills corroded
- Advisory Sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components
Passed - 11 September 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,533 mi
Expires: 10 September 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory offside front tyre worn on outer edge
- Advisory nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge
- Advisory parking brake only just met requirements
Failed - 25 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,530 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory offside front tyre worn on outer edge
- Advisory nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge
Passed - 25 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 132,879 mi
Expires: 03 September 2023
Passed - 03 September 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,231 mi
Expires: 03 September 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside mirror glass deteriorated / delaminated
Failed - 02 September 2021 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 122,231 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory wipers , poor effort
- Advisory Nearside mirror glass deteriorated / delaminated
Passed - 04 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 117,450 mi
Expires: 03 September 2021
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 04 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 114,602 mi
Expires: 03 September 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- Minor Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 15 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,631 mi
Expires: 14 August 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory oil leaks
- Advisory Offside Front Lower rear suspension arm inner bush deteriorated
- Advisory Offside Front mirror glass deteriorated
Failed - 14 August 2018 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,631 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Nearside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Major Offside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory oil leaks
- Advisory Offside Front Lower rear suspension arm inner bush deteriorated
- Advisory Offside Front mirror glass deteriorated
Passed - 07 July 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,882 mi
Expires: 26 July 2018
Passed - 27 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,511 mi
Expires: 26 July 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Both front tyres worn on outer edges slight cracking in tread
Passed - 22 June 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,966 mi
Expires: 21 June 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed - 12 June 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 65,680 mi
Expires: 11 June 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 21 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,208 mi
Expires: 21 May 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 24 April 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,409 mi
Expires: 21 May 2013
Failed - 23 April 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 63,049 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Passed - 06 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 62,730 mi
Expires: 21 May 2012
Passed - 19 May 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 61,556 mi
Expires: 21 May 2011
Passed - 15 May 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,098 mi
Expires: 21 May 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Failed - 13 May 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,098 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Passed - 22 May 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 56,851 mi
Expires: 21 May 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 27 October 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 50,799 mi
Expires: 08 November 2007
Passed - 09 November 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,415 mi
Expires: 08 November 2006
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for R4BMW?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of R4BMW?
The tax status is SORN.
What are the specifications of R4BMW?
This is a 1997 BMW 540 in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 4398cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of R4BMW?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.