BMW 540
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc
Y216 YYXMOT history
Y216 YYX is a blue petrol BMW 540 first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 111,862 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 111,862 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 9
- 7 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,913 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y216 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
- 2 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y216 YYX was last recorded at 111,862 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 111,229 miles · 10 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 633 miles
- Average per year
- 1,913 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 111,862 miles
- 2024 – 111,229 miles
- 2023 – 109,578 miles
- 2022 – 108,522 miles
- 2021 – 106,153 miles
- 2020 – 104,654 miles
- 2019 – 100,393 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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.
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
9 tests since 13 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,862 miles (+633)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 111,862 miles
- Test number
- 802080417680
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass111,229 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 111,229 miles
- Test number
- 830262670530
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail111,229 miles (+1,651)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,229 miles
- Test number
- 321872199444
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass109,578 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 109,578 miles
- Test number
- 531894209708
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,578 miles (+1,056)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,578 miles
- Test number
- 260641046407
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass108,522 miles (+2,369)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 108,522 miles
- Test number
- 117940065135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,153 miles (+1,499)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 106,153 miles
- Test number
- 182886272398
- 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))
Pass104,654 miles (+4,261)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 104,654 miles
- Test number
- 510756887753
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Pass100,393 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 100,393 miles
- Test number
- 586133548647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y216 YYX
- Does Y216 YYX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y216 YYX is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y216 YYX?
- The MOT on Y216 YYX is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y216 YYX done?
- Y216 YYX was recorded at 111,862 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 1,913 miles a year.
- Has Y216 YYX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y216 YYX has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y216 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 Y216 YYX find?
- Y216 YYX passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; offside rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..
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