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BMW 645

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 4,398 cc

K18 YSLMOT history

K18 YSL is a silver petrol BMW 645 first used on 16 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
157,628 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 YSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
645
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 YSL was last recorded at 157,628 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Sept 2024: 157,306 miles, lower than 252,440 miles on 17 May 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
157,611 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
6,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,628 miles
  • 2025 – 157,611 miles
  • 2024 – 157,306 miles
  • 2023 – 252,440 miles
  • 2019 – 137,250 miles
  • 2018 – 115,388 miles
  • 2017 – 91,756 miles
  • 2016 – 75,291 miles
  • 2015 – 68,712 miles
  • 2014 – 60,087 miles
  • 2012 – 52,808 miles
  • 2011 – 47,580 miles
  • 2010 – 42,079 miles
  • 2009 – 37,332 miles
  • 2008 – 30,847 miles
  • 2007 – 24,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,628 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear stop light inop
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Exhaust clamps Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,628 miles (+17)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    157,628 miles
    Test number
    140695755792
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear stop light inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass157,611 miles (+305)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    157,611 miles
    Test number
    158164289783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage various locations (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,306 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    157,306 miles
    Test number
    237578427177
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail157,306 miles (-95,134)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,306 miles
    Test number
    582378131031
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass252,440 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    252,440 miles
    Test number
    521378575719
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail252,440 km (+1,638)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,440 km
    Test number
    463024490338
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass250,802 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    250,802 km
    Test number
    319106140122
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail250,802 km (+8,110)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,802 km
    Test number
    854596916494
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear to nearside rear brake flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main front to rear to offside rear brake flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Reverse Lamp Not Working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust clamps Corroded

  9. Pass242,692 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    242,692 km
    Test number
    278193770732
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamps corroded

  10. Pass137,250 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    137,250 miles
    Test number
    427320469214
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail137,250 miles (+21,862)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,250 miles
    Test number
    708324082859
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank to nearside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above fuel tank to offside rear flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass115,388 miles (+23,632)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    115,388 miles
    Test number
    125873034966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass91,756 miles (+16,465)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    91,756 miles
    Test number
    355209892663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,291 miles (+6,579)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,291 miles
    Test number
    908333912996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,712 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    68,712 miles
    Test number
    837265750324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,853 miles (+6,312)2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,853 miles
    Test number
    179870835020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil topped up for test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail61,541 miles (+1,454)3 failures3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,541 miles
    Test number
    488034125030
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil topped up for test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass60,087 miles (+7,279)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    60,087 miles
    Test number
    618980714019
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass52,808 miles (+800)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,808 miles
    Test number
    349857352215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,008 miles (+4,428)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,008 miles
    Test number
    275778452155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass47,580 miles (+5,501)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    47,580 miles
    Test number
    276466861419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,079 miles (+4,747)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,079 miles
    Test number
    912583670155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,332 miles (+6,485)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    37,332 miles
    Test number
    284296779419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,847 miles (+5,960)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,847 miles
    Test number
    683868258105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    24,887 miles
    Test number
    432088357169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 YSL

Does K18 YSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 YSL is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 YSL?
The MOT on K18 YSL is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 YSL done?
K18 YSL was recorded at 157,628 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 6,866 miles a year.
Has K18 YSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 YSL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on K18 YSL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K18 YSL find?
K18 YSL passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 8 advisories: central rear stop light inop; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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