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BMW 540

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc

WDS 888MOT history

WDS 888 is a green petrol BMW 540 first used on 2 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 338,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

WDS 888 green BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a BMW 5 Series, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
338,882 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
WDS 888
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

WDS 888 was last recorded at 338,882 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 1,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
337,071 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,811 miles
Average per year
10,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 338,882 miles
  • 2024 – 337,071 miles
  • 2023 – 333,790 miles
  • 2022 – 330,883 miles
  • 2021 – 326,910 miles
  • 2020 – 324,300 miles
  • 2019 – 320,606 miles
  • 2018 – 317,040 miles
  • 2017 – 310,081 miles
  • 2016 – 299,785 miles
  • 2015 – 290,559 miles
  • 2014 – 279,038 miles
  • 2013 – 263,481 miles
  • 2012 – 250,130 miles
  • 2011 – 234,940 miles
  • 2010 – 220,875 miles
  • 2009 – 202,773 miles
  • 2008 – 181,316 miles
  • 2007 – 168,073 miles
  • 2006 – 144,189 miles
  • 2005 – 127,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass338,882 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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass338,882 miles (+1,811)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    338,882 miles
    Test number
    976867037302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass337,071 miles (+3,281)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    337,071 miles
    Test number
    830875954388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass333,790 miles (+2,907)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    333,790 miles
    Test number
    730234329788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass330,883 miles (+3,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    330,883 miles
    Test number
    714395927656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass326,910 miles (+2,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    326,910 miles
    Test number
    253389699493
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass324,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    324,300 miles
    Test number
    784051226692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail324,300 miles (+3,694)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    324,300 miles
    Test number
    285129306909
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass320,606 miles (+3,566)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    320,606 miles
    Test number
    353701030565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass317,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    317,040 miles
    Test number
    438213571035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail317,040 miles (+6,959)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    317,040 miles
    Test number
    569709094225
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake backplate insecure

  11. Pass310,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    310,081 miles
    Test number
    715332263134
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail310,081 miles (+10,296)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    310,081 miles
    Test number
    275420105275
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass299,785 miles (+131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    299,785 miles
    Test number
    910449201321
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail299,654 miles (+9,095)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    299,654 miles
    Test number
    708209668918
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass290,559 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    290,559 miles
    Test number
    560129011553
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail290,559 miles (+11,521)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    290,559 miles
    Test number
    220939756306
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass279,038 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    279,038 miles
    Test number
    498441784247
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail279,037 miles (+15,556)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,037 miles
    Test number
    309601684469
    • DangerousOffside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass263,481 miles (+13,351)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    263,481 miles
    Test number
    365731693225
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass250,130 miles (+15,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    250,130 miles
    Test number
    838939882213
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass234,940 miles (+14,065)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    234,940 miles
    Test number
    247247581242
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass220,875 miles (+18,102)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    220,875 miles
    Test number
    982288180239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass202,773 miles (+21,457)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    202,773 miles
    Test number
    123461689257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass181,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    181,316 miles
    Test number
    340991888235
    • 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)

  25. Fail181,316 miles (+13,243)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,316 miles
    Test number
    474021988238
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  26. Pass168,073 miles (+23,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    168,073 miles
    Test number
    283523687286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass144,189 miles (+17,167)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    144,189 miles
    Test number
    882595886296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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)
    • NoteFront tyres cracking in tread
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear number plate delaminated

  28. Pass127,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    127,022 miles
    Test number
    844182795284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about WDS 888

What vehicle is registration WDS 888 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show WDS 888 on a green petrol BMW 540 first used on 2 Nov 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does WDS 888 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WDS 888 is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on WDS 888?
The MOT on WDS 888 is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has WDS 888 done?
WDS 888 was recorded at 338,882 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 10,540 miles a year.
Has WDS 888 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. WDS 888 has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on WDS 888 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 WDS 888 find?
WDS 888 passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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