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BMW 540

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 4,398 cc

S10 MXAMOT history

S10 MXA is a silver petrol BMW 540 first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 134,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

S10 MXA silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
134,806 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S10 MXA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S10 MXA was last recorded at 134,806 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 1,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,303 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,503 miles
Average per year
5,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,806 miles
  • 2025 – 133,303 miles
  • 2024 – 128,443 miles
  • 2023 – 125,814 miles
  • 2021 – 124,299 miles
  • 2020 – 121,237 miles
  • 2019 – 118,267 miles
  • 2018 – 113,547 miles
  • 2017 – 99,191 miles
  • 2016 – 85,558 miles
  • 2015 – 71,885 miles
  • 2014 – 63,446 miles
  • 2013 – 59,746 miles
  • 2012 – 54,819 miles
  • 2011 – 51,684 miles
  • 2010 – 48,535 miles
  • 2009 – 43,696 miles
  • 2008 – 37,105 miles
  • 2007 – 29,772 miles
  • 2006 – 24,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,806 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,806 miles (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    134,806 miles
    Test number
    845049859341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,303 miles (+4,860)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    133,303 miles
    Test number
    575916769786
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass128,443 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    128,443 miles
    Test number
    806630339983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass125,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    125,814 miles
    Test number
    441404903472
    • 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))

  5. Fail125,814 miles (+1,515)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,814 miles
    Test number
    626072425660
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))

  6. Pass124,299 miles (+3,062)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,299 miles
    Test number
    729163871334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass121,237 miles (+22)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    121,237 miles
    Test number
    848775658550
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail121,215 miles (+2,948)2 dangerous2 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,215 miles
    Test number
    160504243489
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass118,267 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,267 miles
    Test number
    486856790665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,547 miles (+14,356)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    113,547 miles
    Test number
    519000457315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,191 miles (+13,633)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    99,191 miles
    Test number
    826901262181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass85,558 miles (+13,673)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    85,558 miles
    Test number
    273441126507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,885 miles (+8,439)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    71,885 miles
    Test number
    658185642852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,446 miles (+3,700)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,446 miles
    Test number
    708543064371
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  15. Pass59,746 miles (+4,927)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    59,746 miles
    Test number
    436087243359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass54,819 miles (+3,135)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    54,819 miles
    Test number
    418882442388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,684 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    51,684 miles
    Test number
    849643851349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,535 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,535 miles
    Test number
    972115960374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,529 miles (+4,833)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,529 miles
    Test number
    762374460399
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass43,696 miles (+6,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    43,696 miles
    Test number
    652028659355
    • 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)

  21. Pass37,105 miles (+7,333)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    37,105 miles
    Test number
    474744358361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,772 miles (+4,929)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,772 miles
    Test number
    682537287033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    24,843 miles
    Test number
    580857186004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S10 MXA

Does S10 MXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S10 MXA is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S10 MXA?
The MOT on S10 MXA is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S10 MXA done?
S10 MXA was recorded at 134,806 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 5,537 miles a year.
Has S10 MXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 MXA has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on S10 MXA 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 S10 MXA find?
S10 MXA passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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