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BMW 540

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc

Y209 YYXMOT history

Y209 YYX is a blue petrol BMW 540 first used on 7 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 134,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
134,844 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y209 YYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y209 YYX was last recorded at 134,844 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,835 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
5,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,844 miles
  • 2025 – 134,835 miles
  • 2023 – 132,275 miles
  • 2022 – 131,302 miles
  • 2021 – 128,338 miles
  • 2020 – 125,931 miles
  • 2019 – 121,400 miles
  • 2018 – 118,166 miles
  • 2017 – 112,963 miles
  • 2016 – 108,720 miles
  • 2015 – 103,652 miles
  • 2014 – 97,443 miles
  • 2013 – 87,905 miles
  • 2012 – 82,082 miles
  • 2011 – 75,921 miles
  • 2010 – 69,696 miles
  • 2009 – 62,496 miles
  • 2008 – 56,211 miles
  • 2007 – 48,158 miles
  • 2006 – 35,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,844 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,844 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    134,844 miles
    Test number
    652005989402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail134,835 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,835 miles
    Test number
    306604481754
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    206544942031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass132,275 miles (+973)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,275 miles
    Test number
    529796176783
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass131,302 miles (+2,964)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,302 miles
    Test number
    917524194291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,338 miles (+2,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,338 miles
    Test number
    686297485069
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass125,931 miles (+4,531)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,931 miles
    Test number
    378048148959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,400 miles (+3,234)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,400 miles
    Test number
    991140841854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,166 miles (+5,203)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    118,166 miles
    Test number
    571305911703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass112,963 miles (+4,243)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    112,963 miles
    Test number
    607372088216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    108,720 miles
    Test number
    890846924538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,720 miles (+5,068)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,720 miles
    Test number
    885120963527
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  13. Pass103,652 miles (+6,209)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    103,652 miles
    Test number
    255883675575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,443 miles (+9,538)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    97,443 miles
    Test number
    357649474287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,905 miles (+5,823)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,905 miles
    Test number
    329462663463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass82,082 miles (+6,161)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    82,082 miles
    Test number
    467422182264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,921 miles
    Test number
    107523781248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,921 miles (+6,225)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,921 miles
    Test number
    719693581207
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Pass69,696 miles (+7,200)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,696 miles
    Test number
    571632690258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    62,496 miles
    Test number
    450040039456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,496 miles (+6,285)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,496 miles
    Test number
    994020339355
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass56,211 miles (+8,053)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    56,211 miles
    Test number
    102431038334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,158 miles (+5,983)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,158 miles
    Test number
    721810237306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,175 miles (+7,120)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,175 miles
    Test number
    464268717067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,055 miles
    Test number
    510271456087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y209 YYX

Does Y209 YYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y209 YYX is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y209 YYX?
The MOT on Y209 YYX is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y209 YYX done?
Y209 YYX was recorded at 134,844 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 5,009 miles a year.
Has Y209 YYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y209 YYX has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y209 YYX 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 Y209 YYX find?
Y209 YYX passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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