BMW 540
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc
Y208 YATMOT history
Y208 YAT is a green petrol BMW 540 first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 183,100 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 183,100 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,226 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y208 YAT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 540
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y208 YAT was last recorded at 183,100 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 5,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 178,077 miles · 18 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,023 miles
- Average per year
- 5,226 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 183,100 miles
- 2024 – 178,077 miles
- 2023 – 177,942 miles
- 2022 – 177,469 miles
- 2019 – 168,758 miles
- 2018 – 165,155 miles
- 2016 – 161,220 miles
- 2015 – 159,623 miles
- 2013 – 159,603 miles
- 2012 – 150,903 miles
- 2011 – 138,211 miles
- 2010 – 129,505 miles
- 2009 – 122,539 miles
- 2008 – 111,140 miles
- 2007 – 93,776 miles
- 2006 – 80,114 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass183,100 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
21 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass183,100 miles (+5,023)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 183,100 miles
- Test number
- 848460376774
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,077 miles (+135)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 178,077 miles
- Test number
- 171504145792
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass177,942 miles (+473)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 177,942 miles
- Test number
- 394657067681
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass177,469 miles (+25)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 177,469 miles
- Test number
- 771041484538
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail177,444 miles7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,444 miles
- Test number
- 798343812115
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FailMileage not read5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 638486315974
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel lines corroded
Pass168,758 miles (+3,603)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 168,758 miles
- Test number
- 281987149665
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,155 miles (+3,935)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 165,155 miles
- Test number
- 184712261679
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,220 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2017
- Odometer
- 161,220 miles
- Test number
- 975444295485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,212 miles (+1,589)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,212 miles
- Test number
- 196211020626
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside sill (5.2.6)
Pass159,623 miles (+20)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 159,623 miles
- Test number
- 299708425129
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass159,603 miles (+8,700)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 159,603 miles
- Test number
- 428257943491
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteSill covers fitted
Pass150,903 miles (+12,692)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2013
- Odometer
- 150,903 miles
- Test number
- 258015122152
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass138,211 miles (+182)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2012
- Odometer
- 138,211 miles
- Test number
- 635653521134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,029 miles (+8,524)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,029 miles
- Test number
- 126597111151
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass129,505 miles (+6,966)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 129,505 miles
- Test number
- 730520790050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,539 miles (+11,399)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 122,539 miles
- Test number
- 431082469096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,140 miles (+17,364)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 111,140 miles
- Test number
- 692935518020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,776 miles (+13,662)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 93,776 miles
- Test number
- 644043327065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,114 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 80,114 miles
- Test number
- 654894756008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,107 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 80,107 miles
- Test number
- 452496746087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y208 YAT
- Does Y208 YAT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y208 YAT is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y208 YAT?
- The MOT on Y208 YAT is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y208 YAT done?
- Y208 YAT was recorded at 183,100 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 5,226 miles a year.
- Has Y208 YAT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y208 YAT has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y208 YAT 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 Y208 YAT find?
- Y208 YAT passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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