BMW 540 V43LAN has 25 MOTs

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This 2000 BMW 540 has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 115,301 miles 1 month ago on Tuesday 21st July 2026 at 12:30.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 20th July 2027.

V43LAN MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH JULY 2027115,301 MI
FAILED21ST JULY 2026115,301 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED21ST MAY 202520TH MAY 2026
FAILED8TH MAY 2025
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Inner Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Sill Marked In Yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED11TH AUGUST 202310TH AUGUST 2024114,132 MI
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 20211ST DECEMBER 2022114,068 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20201ST DECEMBER 2021113,826 MI
FAILED30TH NOVEMBER 2020113,826 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Not Working (3.4 (a))
  2. DANGEROUS - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20192ND AUGUST 2020
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED1ST JUNE 201831ST MAY 2019113,383 MI
FAILED26TH MAY 2018113,383 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Fluid Leaking Continuously Posing A Serious Risk To Road Safety Radiator Header Tank Area (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH MAY 201726TH MAY 2018112,504 MI
FAILED23RD MAY 2017112,501 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Central Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Main Pipes X2 (3.6.b.2c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED24TH MAY 201626TH MAY 2017
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED15TH MAY 201526TH MAY 2016111,255 MI
PASSED27TH MAY 201426TH MAY 2015103,744 MI
PASSED14TH MAY 201321ST MAY 2014105,835 MI
PASSED22ND MAY 201221ST MAY 2013102,883 MI
PASSED7TH JANUARY 20116TH JANUARY 201293,023 MI
PASSED6TH JULY 20099TH JULY 201094,228 MI
PASSED10TH JULY 20089TH JULY 200991,873 MI
PASSED6TH JULY 20075TH JULY 200889,087 MI
FAILED5TH JULY 200789,087 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.d.4)
PASSED18TH MAY 200615TH JUNE 200786,183 MI
PASSED16TH JUNE 200515TH JUNE 200680,627 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Front Inner Wheel Arch Covers Damaged
  2. USER ENTERED - Handbrake Efficiency 18%
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

V43LAN Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

V43LAN MOT Comments

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V43LAN Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 115,301 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,435 miles

V43LAN FAQs

This Bmw 540 with registration V43LAN was manufactured on Friday 4th February 2000 so it is currently 27 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 4.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 115,301 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 4,435 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Bmw 540 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means V43LAN has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 540 has had 13 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 5 Major, 3 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 540 is currently SORN .

Does V43LAN have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 29th August 2026 V43LAN does have an active MOT. Read more

Is V43LAN Taxed?

No, as of Saturday 29th August 2026 V43LAN does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does V43LAN MOT expire?

The current MOT for V43LAN will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 20th July 2027. Read more

When did V43LAN have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for V43LAN was on Tuesday 21st July 2026 at 12:30. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has V43LAN Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for V43LAN we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has V43LAN Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for V43LAN we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is V43LAN?

V43LAN is registered as a 2000 Bmw 540. Read more

How many miles has V43LAN done?

The odometer reading for V43LAN at the last MOT in July 2026 was 115,301 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,435 miles per year. Read more

How old is V43LAN?

The vehicle V43LAN was manufactured in 2000 so it is currently 27 years old. It was first registered on Friday 4th February 2000. Read more

What colour is V43LAN?

The official colour of V43LAN is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does V43LAN have?

V43LAN has a 4.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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