BMW 540
Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 4,000 cc
S21 MOXMOT history
S21 MOX is a grey petrol BMW 540 first used on 29 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 176,576 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 176,576 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,472 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S21 MOX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 540
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 29 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jun 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
S21 MOX was last recorded at 176,576 miles on 10 Jun 2025, 5,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 171,400 miles · 12 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,176 miles
- Average per year
- 2,472 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 176,576 miles
- 2024 – 171,400 miles
- 2023 – 165,536 miles
- 2021 – 163,954 miles
- 2014 – 161,121 miles
- 2013 – 158,176 miles
- 2012 – 155,385 miles
- 2011 – 151,283 miles
- 2009 – 149,177 miles
- 2007 – 140,303 miles
- 2006 – 133,841 miles
- 2005 – 127,879 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect extremely dim (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse light comes on with rear fog (4.5.4 (b))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn borderline - advise attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge completley smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn borderline - advise attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near bottle. PAS also slightly noisy (2.1.5 (a))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2021
Covers and under trays fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2006–2009
Full MOT history
16 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
FailMileage not read1 dangerous6 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 801194170120
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect extremely dim (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse light comes on with rear fog (4.5.4 (b))
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn borderline - advise attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge completley smooth (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn borderline - advise attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near bottle. PAS also slightly noisy (2.1.5 (a))
Pass176,576 miles (+5,176)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 176,576 miles
- Test number
- 170443556315
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass171,400 miles (+5,864)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 171,400 miles
- Test number
- 833179500392
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
Pass165,536 miles (+1,582)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 165,536 miles
- Test number
- 490558278518
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted
Pass163,954 miles (+2,833)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 163,954 miles
- Test number
- 448323641667
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryCovers and under trays fitted
Pass161,121 miles2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 161,121 miles
- Test number
- 935609464192
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s/r lower hub bush slightly worn
- NoteO/s/f tyre perished
- NoteSill trims fitted
Fail161,121 miles (+2,945)3 failures2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,121 miles
- Test number
- 187478164198
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s/r lower hub bush slightly worn
- NoteO/s/f tyre perished
- NoteSill trims fitted
Pass158,176 miles (+2,791)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 158,176 miles
- Test number
- 646528253179
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteN/s/f tyre outer sidewall is slightly damaged
Pass155,385 miles (+4,102)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 155,385 miles
- Test number
- 999939912228
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAirbag warning light shows a fault
Pass151,283 miles (+2,106)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 151,283 miles
- Test number
- 307495941253
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass149,177 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2010
- Odometer
- 149,177 miles
- Test number
- 584312129108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,166 miles (+8,863)3 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,166 miles
- Test number
- 870408519152
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass140,303 miles (+6,462)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 140,303 miles
- Test number
- 731560637233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,841 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 133,841 miles
- Test number
- 310262966458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,803 miles (+5,924)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,803 miles
- Test number
- 832857256275
- DangerousAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass127,879 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 127,879 miles
- Test number
- 302201975450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S21 MOX
- Does S21 MOX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S21 MOX expired on 9 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S21 MOX?
- The MOT on S21 MOX expired on 9 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S21 MOX done?
- S21 MOX was recorded at 176,576 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2025, an average of 2,472 miles a year.
- Has S21 MOX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S21 MOX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on S21 MOX 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 S21 MOX find?
- S21 MOX failed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; nearside front position lamp not working, and 15 more.
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