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BMW 540

Yellow · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc

S753 ATVMOT history

S753 ATV is a yellow petrol BMW 540 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 169,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2026
Mileage
169,228 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S753 ATV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2026
Latest MOT test
27 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S753 ATV was last recorded at 169,228 miles on 27 May 2025, 4,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2015.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Dec 2013: 52,878 miles, lower than 132,865 miles on 18 Jan 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
165,031 miles · 18 Feb 2015
Between the last two tests
4,197 miles
Average per year
4,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,228 miles
  • 2015 – 165,031 miles
  • 2013 – 52,878 miles
  • 2012 – 110,334 miles
  • 2010 – 109,768 miles
  • 2009 – 108,792 miles
  • 2008 – 104,184 miles
  • 2007 – 98,264 miles
  • 2006 – 92,072 miles
  • 2005 – 83,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,228 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,228 miles (+4,197)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    169,228 miles
    Test number
    119514548822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass165,031 miles (+112,153)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    165,031 miles
    Test number
    649199845012
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  3. Pass52,878 miles (-79,987)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    52,878 miles
    Test number
    388516243310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,865 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    132,865 miles
    Test number
    237858313077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail132,863 miles (+1,062)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,863 miles
    Test number
    888008803092
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  6. Fail131,801 miles (+21,467)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,801 miles
    Test number
    826453703048
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  7. Pass110,334 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    110,334 miles
    Test number
    929335302077
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded.

  8. Fail110,334 miles (+566)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,334 miles
    Test number
    936355102066
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded.

  9. Pass109,768 miles (+976)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    109,768 miles
    Test number
    103135960332
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  10. Pass108,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    108,792 miles
    Test number
    121474169315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,792 miles (+4,608)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,792 miles
    Test number
    233583369365
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Fail104,184 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,184 miles
    Test number
    391214548351
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  13. Pass104,184 miles (+5,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    104,184 miles
    Test number
    890994448351
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  14. Pass98,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    98,264 miles
    Test number
    210756057371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,264 miles (+6,192)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,264 miles
    Test number
    611926857326
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass92,072 miles (+8,202)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    92,072 miles
    Test number
    894754956355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,870 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    83,870 miles
    Test number
    704993485265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S753 ATV

Does S753 ATV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S753 ATV expired on 26 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S753 ATV?
The MOT on S753 ATV expired on 26 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S753 ATV done?
S753 ATV was recorded at 169,228 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2025, an average of 4,349 miles a year.
Has S753 ATV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S753 ATV has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2013.
Has the mileage on S753 ATV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S753 ATV find?
S753 ATV passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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