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BMW 540

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

V69 DYWMOT history

V69 DYW is a green petrol BMW 540 first used on 12 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 81,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.

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MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
81,855 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V69 DYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V69 DYW was last recorded at 81,855 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,855 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,855 miles
  • 2022 – 81,848 miles
  • 2021 – 81,518 miles
  • 2020 – 80,670 miles
  • 2019 – 77,187 miles
  • 2018 – 75,971 miles
  • 2017 – 74,780 miles
  • 2016 – 72,795 miles
  • 2015 – 69,895 miles
  • 2014 – 68,901 miles
  • 2013 – 65,953 miles
  • 2012 – 62,639 miles
  • 2011 – 57,274 miles
  • 2010 – 55,378 miles
  • 2009 – 53,352 miles
  • 2008 – 51,536 miles
  • 2007 – 49,441 miles
  • 2006 – 46,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,855 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    81,855 miles
    Test number
    758438234493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail81,855 miles (+7)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,855 miles
    Test number
    377091320817
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has Crack Also. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has Crack Also (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass81,848 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,848 miles
    Test number
    258114855001
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail81,848 miles (+330)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,848 miles
    Test number
    323684235769
    • Repaired at testRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass81,518 miles (+848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2022
    Odometer
    81,518 miles
    Test number
    765490379316
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,670 miles (+3,483)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,670 miles
    Test number
    953707192845
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,187 miles (+1,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    77,187 miles
    Test number
    241006607718
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass75,971 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    75,971 miles
    Test number
    339698988681
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail75,971 miles (+1,191)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,971 miles
    Test number
    310725434672
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass74,780 miles (+1,985)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,780 miles
    Test number
    714601765461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,795 miles (+2,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    72,795 miles
    Test number
    348041421731
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass69,895 miles (+994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,895 miles
    Test number
    524225156099
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass68,901 miles (+2,948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    68,901 miles
    Test number
    775708324252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  14. Pass65,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,953 miles
    Test number
    329162923458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,952 miles (+3,313)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,952 miles
    Test number
    555062623271
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass62,639 miles (+5,365)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,639 miles
    Test number
    276124212214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass57,274 miles (+1,896)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,274 miles
    Test number
    615587171034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,378 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,378 miles
    Test number
    613190270010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,352 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,352 miles
    Test number
    462746569010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,536 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    51,536 miles
    Test number
    510400778004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,533 miles (+2,092)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,533 miles
    Test number
    883958468061
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass49,441 miles (+3,075)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,441 miles
    Test number
    793319167075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,366 miles
    Test number
    854040376034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V69 DYW

Does V69 DYW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V69 DYW expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V69 DYW?
The MOT on V69 DYW expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V69 DYW done?
V69 DYW was recorded at 81,855 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 1,818 miles a year.
Has V69 DYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V69 DYW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V69 DYW 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 V69 DYW find?
V69 DYW passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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