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BMW 540

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc

Y224 AYYMOT history

Y224 AYY is a blue petrol BMW 540 first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,003 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2023.

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MOT
Expired
On 25 Feb 2024
Mileage
118,003 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y224 AYY
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
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y224 AYY was last recorded at 118,003 miles on 8 Feb 2023, 1,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,884 miles · 26 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
1,119 miles
Average per year
3,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 118,003 miles
  • 2022 – 116,884 miles
  • 2021 – 116,442 miles
  • 2020 – 115,384 miles
  • 2019 – 113,251 miles
  • 2018 – 111,527 miles
  • 2016 – 108,170 miles
  • 2015 – 106,299 miles
  • 2014 – 98,924 miles
  • 2013 – 89,356 miles
  • 2012 – 85,959 miles
  • 2011 – 80,994 miles
  • 2010 – 75,459 miles
  • 2009 – 69,989 miles
  • 2008 – 64,963 miles
  • 2007 – 59,564 miles
  • 2006 – 53,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,003 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both into flexis (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,003 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    118,003 miles
    Test number
    856896023656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,884 miles (+442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    116,884 miles
    Test number
    946085910246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass116,442 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,442 miles
    Test number
    462454205024
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail116,440 miles (+1,056)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,440 miles
    Test number
    733608533442
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass115,384 miles (+2,133)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,384 miles
    Test number
    953178790227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,251 miles (+1,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    113,251 miles
    Test number
    730964450660
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and both front (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass111,527 miles (+3,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    111,527 miles
    Test number
    235659661436
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass108,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,170 miles
    Test number
    115039439414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,170 miles (+1,871)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,170 miles
    Test number
    956322479186
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass106,299 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    106,299 miles
    Test number
    860813836564
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both into flexis (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail106,299 miles (+7,375)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,299 miles
    Test number
    103752406509
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both into flexis (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass98,924 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    98,924 miles
    Test number
    278311334390
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Fail98,924 miles (+9,568)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,924 miles
    Test number
    888851834313
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail89,356 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,356 miles
    Test number
    227203643315
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass89,356 miles (+3,397)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    89,356 miles
    Test number
    459093743378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,959 miles (+4,965)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    85,959 miles
    Test number
    435936912134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass80,994 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    80,994 miles
    Test number
    968654421199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management lamp on
    • NoteNearside mirror deteriorated

  18. Fail80,994 miles (+5,535)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,994 miles
    Test number
    887584521125
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine management lamp on
    • NoteNearside mirror deteriorated

  19. Pass75,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,459 miles
    Test number
    252908030409
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail75,459 miles (+5,470)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,459 miles
    Test number
    613118330116
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass69,989 miles (+5,026)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    69,989 miles
    Test number
    203420729102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass64,963 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,963 miles
    Test number
    292462428100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail64,963 miles (+5,399)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,963 miles
    Test number
    242741628433
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass59,564 miles (+6,123)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    59,564 miles
    Test number
    991866817159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    53,441 miles
    Test number
    660148916177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y224 AYY

Does Y224 AYY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y224 AYY expired on 25 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y224 AYY?
The MOT on Y224 AYY expired on 25 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y224 AYY done?
Y224 AYY was recorded at 118,003 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2023, an average of 3,846 miles a year.
Has Y224 AYY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y224 AYY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on Y224 AYY 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 Y224 AYY find?
Y224 AYY passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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