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BMW 540

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc

Y213 WGCMOT history

Y213 WGC is a blue petrol BMW 540 first used on 9 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
88,692 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y213 WGC
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
9 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y213 WGC was last recorded at 88,692 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,173 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
519 miles
Average per year
2,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,692 miles
  • 2025 – 88,173 miles
  • 2024 – 87,269 miles
  • 2023 – 86,455 miles
  • 2022 – 86,427 miles
  • 2021 – 85,511 miles
  • 2019 – 83,964 miles
  • 2017 – 78,849 miles
  • 2016 – 78,485 miles
  • 2015 – 75,322 miles
  • 2014 – 72,408 miles
  • 2013 – 69,521 miles
  • 2012 – 67,165 miles
  • 2011 – 64,780 miles
  • 2010 – 61,797 miles
  • 2008 – 51,599 miles
  • 2007 – 43,634 miles
  • 2006 – 37,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,692 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front tyres got slight cracks in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front tyres show more wear at edges,still legal at present

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,692 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    88,692 miles
    Test number
    763570693138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,173 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    88,173 miles
    Test number
    333704535232
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail88,171 miles (+902)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,171 miles
    Test number
    609676367372
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass87,269 miles (+814)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    87,269 miles
    Test number
    180190350047
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass86,455 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    86,455 miles
    Test number
    891493829049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged Low pressure ring. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,427 miles (+916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,427 miles
    Test number
    501957136117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass85,511 miles (+1,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,511 miles
    Test number
    315462632538
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass83,964 miles (+173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,964 miles
    Test number
    133407730323
    • AdvisorySlight cut in offside rear tyre wheel rim protection edge

  9. Fail83,791 miles1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,791 miles
    Test number
    689785207888
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    349431381495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing and perished on edges.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass78,849 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,849 miles
    Test number
    823892405052
    • AdvisoryFront tyres got slight cracks in tread
    • AdvisoryFront tyres show more wear at edges,still legal at present
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade just starts splitting at one end

  12. Fail78,823 miles (+338)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,823 miles
    Test number
    358730915023
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed at inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres got slight cracks in tread
    • AdvisoryFront tyres show more wear at edges,still legal at present
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade just starts splitting at one end

  13. Pass78,485 miles (+3,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,485 miles
    Test number
    663261556145
    • AdvisoryFront tyres got slight cracks at inner side tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly more worn at very outer edge
    • AdvisorySlight kerb damage to offside front tyre outer wall

  14. Pass75,322 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,322 miles
    Test number
    235428815101
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront wheel rims slightly distorted
    • NoteNearside front lower rear suspension arm bush deteriorated and has slight movement
    • NoteOffside front lower rear suspension arm bush deteriorated and has slight movement

  15. Fail75,322 miles (+2,914)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,322 miles
    Test number
    335658015189
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront wheel rims slightly distorted
    • NoteNearside front lower rear suspension arm bush deteriorated and has slight movement
    • NoteOffside front lower rear suspension arm bush deteriorated and has slight movement

  16. Pass72,408 miles (+2,887)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,408 miles
    Test number
    269272594059
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOil leak around power steering reservior
    • NoteOil leak from bottom engine area and rear diff area

  17. Pass69,521 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,521 miles
    Test number
    208450763034
    • NoteBoth front wheelrims slightly buckled
    • NoteNsr tyre down to limit in centre,1.6mm
    • NoteOsr tyre down to 2mm in centre
    • NoteOsr tyre got deep cracks in inner wall,cord not exposed at present
    • NoteOsr wheelrim slightly buckled
    • NoteRear indicators start loosing colour

  18. Fail69,521 miles (+2,356)1 failure8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,521 miles
    Test number
    237810263017
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wheelrims slightly buckled
    • NoteNsf tyre getting close to limit
    • NoteNsr tyre down to limit in centre,1.6mm
    • NoteOsf tyre got large cuts in inner wall
    • NoteOsr tyre down to 2mm in centre
    • NoteOsr tyre got deep cracks in inner wall,cord not exposed at present
    • NoteOsr wheelrim slightly buckled
    • NoteRear indicators start loosing colour

  19. Pass67,165 miles (+2,385)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    67,165 miles
    Test number
    208962202470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/f and o/s/r tyres inner sidewalls starting to split no cords showing

  20. Pass64,780 miles (+2,983)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,780 miles
    Test number
    705231001119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,797 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,797 miles
    Test number
    963197970009
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    560755779027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,599 miles (+7,965)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,599 miles
    Test number
    154301298065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass43,634 miles (+6,425)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,634 miles
    Test number
    284564907122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,209 miles
    Test number
    301020096085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y213 WGC

Does Y213 WGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y213 WGC is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y213 WGC?
The MOT on Y213 WGC is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y213 WGC done?
Y213 WGC was recorded at 88,692 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 2,539 miles a year.
Has Y213 WGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y213 WGC has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y213 WGC 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 Y213 WGC find?
Y213 WGC passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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