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BMW 540

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc

S745 JYXMOT history

S745 JYX is a green petrol BMW 540 first used on 17 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 194,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
194,121 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S745 JYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S745 JYX was last recorded at 194,121 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,538 miles · 6 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
583 miles
Average per year
6,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,121 miles
  • 2023 – 193,538 miles
  • 2022 – 192,472 miles
  • 2021 – 183,959 miles
  • 2019 – 182,684 miles
  • 2018 – 176,522 miles
  • 2017 – 168,736 miles
  • 2015 – 154,827 miles
  • 2014 – 140,412 miles
  • 2012 – 124,706 miles
  • 2011 – 114,279 miles
  • 2010 – 105,564 miles
  • 2009 – 97,447 miles
  • 2008 – 89,286 miles
  • 2007 – 75,698 miles
  • 2006 – 66,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,121 miles
  • AdvisoryFront + Rear Inner / outer sills corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside + Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnder-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Jacking points corroded Nearside + Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside + Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,121 miles (+583)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    194,121 miles
    Test number
    121479454016
    • AdvisoryFront + Rear Inner / outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside + Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

  2. Pass193,538 miles (+1,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    193,538 miles
    Test number
    826009857261
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

  3. Pass192,472 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    192,472 miles
    Test number
    735040948798
    • AdvisoryFront Jacking points corroded Nearside + Offside
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside + Offside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill welded, repaired
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays/Engine cover / sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

  4. Fail192,464 miles (+8,505)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,464 miles
    Test number
    867222881752
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Jacking points corroded Nearside + Offside
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside + Offside
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + Offside very close (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays/Engine cover / sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

  5. Pass183,959 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    183,959 miles
    Test number
    741413644121
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail183,948 miles (+1,264)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,948 miles
    Test number
    375164233899
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass182,684 miles (+6,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    182,684 miles
    Test number
    347124911257
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass176,522 miles (+92)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    176,522 miles
    Test number
    199206907971
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail176,430 miles (+7,694)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,430 miles
    Test number
    894733582731
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to OSR outer sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass168,736 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    168,736 miles
    Test number
    274216602013
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSR outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged NSF and OSF perished (4.1.D.1e)

  11. Fail168,701 miles (+46)1 failure1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,701 miles
    Test number
    229813400841
    • FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated Nearside rear and Offside Rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Offside rear at inner sill (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSR outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Nearside and Offside rear upper suspension arm balljoints (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged NSF and OSF perished (4.1.D.1e)

  12. Fail168,655 miles (+13,828)12 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,655 miles
    Test number
    521271503631
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass154,827 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    154,827 miles
    Test number
    108148721109
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front tyre inner side wall cords not exposed

  14. Fail154,827 miles (+14,415)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,827 miles
    Test number
    851405329186
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front tyre inner side wall cords not exposed

  15. Pass140,412 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    140,412 miles
    Test number
    805988964179
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  16. Fail140,377 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,377 miles
    Test number
    435664664110
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    137777783417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. FailMileage not read5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    168271683493
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass124,706 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    124,706 miles
    Test number
    416563282029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail124,706 miles (+10,427)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,706 miles
    Test number
    406272982055
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass114,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    114,279 miles
    Test number
    929655141071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail114,279 miles (+8,715)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,279 miles
    Test number
    177521841048
    • FailureHeadlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  23. Pass105,564 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    105,564 miles
    Test number
    951168560092
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low on edges ( under inflation )

  24. Fail105,564 miles (+8,117)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,564 miles
    Test number
    162724360050
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn low on edges ( under inflation )

  25. Pass97,447 miles (+8,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    97,447 miles
    Test number
    861111269052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass89,286 miles (+13,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    89,286 miles
    Test number
    151592758012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass75,698 miles (+9,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    75,698 miles
    Test number
    174970147413
    • 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)

  28. Pass66,473 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    66,473 miles
    Test number
    883108946067
    • 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)

Questions about S745 JYX

Does S745 JYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S745 JYX is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S745 JYX?
The MOT on S745 JYX is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S745 JYX done?
S745 JYX was recorded at 194,121 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 6,260 miles a year.
Has S745 JYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S745 JYX has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S745 JYX 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 S745 JYX find?
S745 JYX passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front + rear inner / outer sills corroded; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside + offside; rear coil spring corroded nearside + offside, and 2 more.

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