BMW 540
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 4,398 cc
X796 WABMOT history
X796 WAB is a silver petrol BMW 540 first used on 6 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 162,551 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 May 2026
- Mileage
- 162,551 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,758 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X796 WAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 540
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 6 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X796 WAB was last recorded at 162,551 miles on 7 May 2025, 583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 7 Nov 2022: 157,703 miles, lower than 999,999 miles on 6 Dec 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 161,968 miles · 16 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 583 miles
- Average per year
- 4,758 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 162,551 miles
- 2023 – 161,968 miles
- 2022 – 157,703 miles
- 2021 – 999,999 miles
- 2020 – 139,174 miles
- 2019 – 135,377 miles
- 2018 – 133,615 miles
- 2017 – 131,108 miles
- 2016 – 126,714 miles
- 2015 – 122,572 miles
- 2014 – 118,072 miles
- 2013 – 114,520 miles
- 2012 – 112,161 miles
- 2011 – 108,236 miles
- 2010 – 102,948 miles
- 2009 – 96,608 miles
- 2008 – 89,758 miles
- 2007 – 81,728 miles
- 2006 – 73,755 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,551 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (4) four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (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.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2016
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,551 miles (+583)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2026
- Odometer
- 162,551 miles
- Test number
- 639562953165
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (4) four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass161,968 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 161,968 miles
- Test number
- 766428021226
- MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail161,968 miles (+4,265)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,968 miles
- Test number
- 937051549267
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass157,703 miles (-842,296)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 157,703 miles
- Test number
- 710170095598
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass999,999 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 999,999 miles
- Test number
- 138704162095
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Fail999,999 miles (+860,058)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 999,999 miles
- Test number
- 738665363832
- MajorEmissions not tested engine overheat (8.2.1.2 (d))
Fail139,941 miles (+767)11 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,941 miles
- Test number
- 687808205644
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Seat belt buckle missing centre (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass139,174 miles (+3,797)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 139,174 miles
- Test number
- 514273206444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,377 miles (+1,762)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 135,377 miles
- Test number
- 204325016304
- AdvisoryOil leaks on engine
Pass133,615 miles (+2,507)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 133,615 miles
- Test number
- 954191623361
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass131,108 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 131,108 miles
- Test number
- 635150614739
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront disk outer edges corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail131,108 miles (+4,394)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,108 miles
- Test number
- 645925088889
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront disk outer edges corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass126,714 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 126,714 miles
- Test number
- 734004416719
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and corroded on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail126,714 miles (+4,142)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,714 miles
- Test number
- 298367921397
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and corroded on inner edge
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass122,572 miles (+47)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 122,572 miles
- Test number
- 482481270899
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail122,525 miles (+4,453)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,525 miles
- Test number
- 714526687013
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass118,072 miles (+3,552)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 118,072 miles
- Test number
- 298237224294
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass114,520 miles (+2,359)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 114,520 miles
- Test number
- 946166143208
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass112,161 miles (+3,925)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 112,161 miles
- Test number
- 859670452299
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass108,236 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 108,236 miles
- Test number
- 156879741255
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail108,227 miles (+5,279)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,227 miles
- Test number
- 895569141220
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass102,948 miles (+6,340)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 102,948 miles
- Test number
- 693473540289
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside and nearside front anti roll bar link rubber boots split
Pass96,608 miles (+6,850)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 96,608 miles
- Test number
- 832593659228
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteO/s and nearside front anti roll bar linkage top rubbers split
Pass89,758 miles (+8,030)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 89,758 miles
- Test number
- 992613258230
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteN/s front a/r/bar linkage rubber split
Pass81,728 miles (+7,973)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 81,728 miles
- Test number
- 572981547233
- NoteN/s rear anti roll bar drop link play
Pass73,755 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 73,755 miles
- Test number
- 744440056213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X796 WAB
- Does X796 WAB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X796 WAB expired on 6 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X796 WAB?
- The MOT on X796 WAB expired on 6 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X796 WAB done?
- X796 WAB was recorded at 162,551 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2025, an average of 4,758 miles a year.
- Has X796 WAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X796 WAB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on X796 WAB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X796 WAB find?
- X796 WAB passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2025 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (4) four; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.
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