BMW 545
Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 4,398 cc
S40 LYAMOT history
S40 LYA is a grey petrol BMW 545 first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 345,677 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 345,677 km
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 16,358 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S40 LYA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 545
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S40 LYA was last recorded at 345,677 km on 4 Feb 2026, 5,937 km more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 339,740 km · 17 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,937 km
- Average per year
- 16,358 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 345,677 km
- 2025 – 339,740 km
- 2024 – 333,587 km
- 2023 – 329,025 km
- 2022 – 310,675 km
- 2021 – 279,936 km
- 2020 – 258,385 km
- 2019 – 246,073 km
- 2018 – 216,310 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass345,677 km
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2014
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
31 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass345,677 km (+5,937)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 345,677 km
- Test number
- 606399053010
- MinorFront Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass339,740 km (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 339,740 km
- Test number
- 485425388773
- MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail339,739 km (+6,152)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 339,739 km
- Test number
- 161131847374
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible leds fitted (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass333,587 km (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 333,587 km
- Test number
- 452936639670
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail333,586 km (+4,561)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 333,586 km
- Test number
- 532661046669
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass329,025 km (+18,350)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 329,025 km
- Test number
- 748724345385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass310,675 km (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 310,675 km
- Test number
- 815905579153
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail310,674 km (+30,738)3 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 310,674 km
- Test number
- 463830025070
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass279,936 km (+21,551)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 279,936 km
- Test number
- 371434352747
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass258,385 km (+12,312)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 258,385 km
- Test number
- 818583921618
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass246,073 km (+29,763)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 246,073 km
- Test number
- 538197315860
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass216,310 km (+108)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 216,310 km
- Test number
- 415546588330
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail216,202 km11 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,202 km
- Test number
- 520178064414
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass131,159 miles (+3,669)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 131,159 miles
- Test number
- 627101177002
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryParking brake just met requirements . may require adjustments or repairs
Pass127,490 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 127,490 miles
- Test number
- 796782406717
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryEngine covers & undercovers fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTow hitch not present
Fail127,488 miles (+3,582)1 failure7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,488 miles
- Test number
- 885960199977
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryEngine covers & undercovers fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTow hitch not present
Pass123,906 miles (+8,343)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 123,906 miles
- Test number
- 609747015159
- NoteFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Pass115,563 miles (+375)2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 115,563 miles
- Test number
- 386741784152
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteNearside front tyre worn down on inner edge
- NoteNearside rear brake pipe covered with grease
- NoteOffside front tyre has slight wear on edges and various cracks
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail115,188 miles (+7,345)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,188 miles
- Test number
- 696554674145
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteNearside front tyre worn down on inner edge
- NoteNearside rear brake pipe covered with grease
- NoteOffside front tyre has slight wear on edges and various cracks
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass107,843 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 107,843 miles
- Test number
- 229864883181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,843 miles (+7,797)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,843 miles
- Test number
- 448814983153
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Pass100,046 miles (+205)5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 100,046 miles
- Test number
- 307094052200
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail99,841 miles (+6,896)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,841 miles
- Test number
- 696411642207
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass92,945 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 92,945 miles
- Test number
- 586456701224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,944 miles (+4,742)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,944 miles
- Test number
- 349936601294
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.
- NoteOil leak
Pass88,202 miles (+6,201)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 88,202 miles
- Test number
- 691129670131
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass82,001 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 82,001 miles
- Test number
- 180237779136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,001 miles (+17,188)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,001 miles
- Test number
- 420097279109
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- 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)
Pass64,813 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 64,813 miles
- Test number
- 473693368085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,813 miles (+10,435)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,813 miles
- Test number
- 674813668094
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass54,378 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 54,378 miles
- Test number
- 274845956200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S40 LYA
- Does S40 LYA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 LYA is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S40 LYA?
- The MOT on S40 LYA is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S40 LYA done?
- S40 LYA was recorded at 345,677 km at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 16,358 km a year.
- Has S40 LYA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S40 LYA has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on S40 LYA 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 S40 LYA find?
- S40 LYA passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: front brake hose slightly twisted; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s, and 5 more.
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