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BMW 540

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc

Y214 DMGMOT history

Y214 DMG is a silver petrol BMW 540 first used on 9 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 280,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
280,213 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y214 DMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y214 DMG was last recorded at 280,213 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 7,968 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
272,245 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,968 miles
Average per year
11,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 280,213 miles
  • 2025 – 272,245 miles
  • 2024 – 260,072 miles
  • 2023 – 249,635 miles
  • 2022 – 237,701 miles
  • 2021 – 229,986 miles
  • 2020 – 219,715 miles
  • 2019 – 209,428 miles
  • 2018 – 195,187 miles
  • 2017 – 183,851 miles
  • 2016 – 172,104 miles
  • 2015 – 158,027 miles
  • 2014 – 146,940 miles
  • 2013 – 132,734 miles
  • 2012 – 118,635 miles
  • 2011 – 106,121 miles
  • 2010 – 92,473 miles
  • 2009 – 81,319 miles
  • 2008 – 67,087 miles
  • 2007 – 67,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass280,213 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass280,213 miles (+7,968)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    280,213 miles
    Test number
    715144912316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass272,245 miles (+12,173)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    272,245 miles
    Test number
    694156211210
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover gaskets leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass260,072 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    260,072 miles
    Test number
    665298567231
    • MinorNearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail260,072 miles (+10,437)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    260,072 miles
    Test number
    770945182256
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn brake force (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn break force (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass249,635 miles (+11,934)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    249,635 miles
    Test number
    902225258551
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass237,701 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    237,701 miles
    Test number
    568644939444
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail237,701 miles (+7,715)1 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,701 miles
    Test number
    423834833781
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass229,986 miles (+10,271)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    229,986 miles
    Test number
    209631404852
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass219,715 miles (+10,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    219,715 miles
    Test number
    392032061936
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass209,428 miles (+14,241)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    209,428 miles
    Test number
    529574203852
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass195,187 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    195,187 miles
    Test number
    457295157847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail195,185 miles (+11,334)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,185 miles
    Test number
    982260218796
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass183,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    183,851 miles
    Test number
    915669004613
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes by tank (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail183,851 miles (+11,747)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,851 miles
    Test number
    555358249765
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes by tank (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass172,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    172,104 miles
    Test number
    503182407372
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail172,104 miles (+14,077)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,104 miles
    Test number
    567791214992
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass158,027 miles (+11,087)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    158,027 miles
    Test number
    573413742660
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass146,940 miles (+14,206)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    146,940 miles
    Test number
    406760714405
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass132,734 miles (+14,099)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    132,734 miles
    Test number
    406570613464
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass118,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    118,635 miles
    Test number
    459653712310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail118,635 miles (+12,514)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,635 miles
    Test number
    707913512335
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass106,121 miles (+13,648)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    106,121 miles
    Test number
    855107001302
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre worn down to wear bands parking brake low on off side rear

  23. Pass92,473 miles (+11,154)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    92,473 miles
    Test number
    261626100347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteStone chip in screen zone /a/ just in spec both front tyres worn on edges and on to wear bands and o/s/r tyre depth low slight play in n/s/r lower suspenion arm bush

  24. Pass81,319 miles (+14,232)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    81,319 miles
    Test number
    263344419329
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass67,087 miles (+21)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    67,087 miles
    Test number
    511471718339
    • NoteOffside door mirror glass in poor condition

  26. Pass67,066 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    67,066 miles
    Test number
    104784068088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass67,060 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    67,060 miles
    Test number
    454312467187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail67,047 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,047 miles
    Test number
    534745957164
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about Y214 DMG

Does Y214 DMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y214 DMG is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y214 DMG?
The MOT on Y214 DMG is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y214 DMG done?
Y214 DMG was recorded at 280,213 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 11,031 miles a year.
Has Y214 DMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y214 DMG has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y214 DMG 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 Y214 DMG find?
Y214 DMG passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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