BMW 540
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc
S106 KYYMOT history
S106 KYY is a black petrol BMW 540 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 104,029 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 104,029 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,595 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S106 KYY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 540
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S106 KYY was last recorded at 104,029 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 1,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 102,974 miles · 23 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,055 miles
- Average per year
- 1,595 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,029 miles
- 2024 – 102,974 miles
- 2023 – 101,853 miles
- 2022 – 99,797 miles
- 2021 – 97,778 miles
- 2019 – 97,024 miles
- 2018 – 95,222 miles
- 2017 – 91,792 miles
- 2016 – 89,208 miles
- 2015 – 84,396 miles
- 2014 – 83,077 miles
- 2013 – 82,895 miles
- 2012 – 82,355 miles
- 2011 – 81,941 miles
- 2010 – 81,219 miles
- 2009 – 78,891 miles
- 2007 – 77,017 miles
- 2006 – 72,277 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,029 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Full MOT history
21 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,029 miles (+1,055)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 104,029 miles
- Test number
- 752614217689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,974 miles (+43)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 102,974 miles
- Test number
- 303891713780
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,931 miles (+1,078)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,931 miles
- Test number
- 466407663512
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass101,853 miles (+2,056)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 101,853 miles
- Test number
- 198378692528
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass99,797 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 99,797 miles
- Test number
- 104228398203
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail99,783 miles (+2,005)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,783 miles
- Test number
- 156834673175
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass97,778 miles (+754)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 97,778 miles
- Test number
- 441673970830
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
Pass97,024 miles (+1,802)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 97,024 miles
- Test number
- 411780778777
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
Pass95,222 miles (+3,430)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 95,222 miles
- Test number
- 512808983383
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass91,792 miles (+2,584)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 91,792 miles
- Test number
- 240308943515
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass89,208 miles (+4,812)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 89,208 miles
- Test number
- 851954437895
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass84,396 miles (+1,319)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2016
- Odometer
- 84,396 miles
- Test number
- 726686735145
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteSlight engine oil leak onto steering box
Pass83,077 miles (+182)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2015
- Odometer
- 83,077 miles
- Test number
- 595607734192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,895 miles (+540)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 82,895 miles
- Test number
- 259420683179
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth mirrors discouloured
- NoteOil leeking on to steering box from engine
Pass82,355 miles (+414)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 82,355 miles
- Test number
- 957758512353
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass81,941 miles (+722)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 81,941 miles
- Test number
- 589413261296
- NoteBoth mirror glasses deteriorated
- NoteFront and rear pads low?
- NotePlay in both rear anti-roll bar links
- NoteSlight play in centre track rod o/s ball joint
Pass81,219 miles (+2,328)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 81,219 miles
- Test number
- 302463240228
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth door mirrors deteriorated
Pass78,891 miles (+30)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 78,891 miles
- Test number
- 714142619292
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteAll brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
- NoteDiff oil leak
Fail78,861 miles (+1,844)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,861 miles
- Test number
- 360913109415
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteAll brake pipes showing signs of corrosion
- NoteDiff oil leak
Pass77,017 miles (+4,740)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 77,017 miles
- Test number
- 813177967283
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
Pass72,277 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 72,277 miles
- Test number
- 682251056203
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about S106 KYY
- Does S106 KYY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S106 KYY is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S106 KYY?
- The MOT on S106 KYY is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S106 KYY done?
- S106 KYY was recorded at 104,029 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 1,595 miles a year.
- Has S106 KYY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S106 KYY has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on S106 KYY 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 S106 KYY find?
- S106 KYY passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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