BMW 540
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc
Y247 KCSMOT history
Y247 KCS is a blue petrol BMW 540 first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 114,425 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 114,425 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,823 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y247 KCS
- 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 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y247 KCS was last recorded at 114,425 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 3,222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 111,203 miles · 17 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,222 miles
- Average per year
- 3,823 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 114,425 miles
- 2024 – 111,203 miles
- 2023 – 109,819 miles
- 2022 – 107,393 miles
- 2020 – 104,653 miles
- 2019 – 103,339 miles
- 2017 – 100,006 miles
- 2016 – 96,226 miles
- 2015 – 93,660 miles
- 2014 – 89,057 miles
- 2013 – 83,891 miles
- 2012 – 79,997 miles
- 2011 – 71,042 miles
- 2010 – 64,857 miles
- 2009 – 60,301 miles
- 2008 – 49,845 miles
- 2007 – 45,763 miles
- 2006 – 41,239 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,425 miles
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2016
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Oil leak at engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,425 miles (+3,222)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 114,425 miles
- Test number
- 460235776318
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass111,203 miles (+1,384)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2025
- Odometer
- 111,203 miles
- Test number
- 659080208666
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Pass109,819 miles (+2,426)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2024
- Odometer
- 109,819 miles
- Test number
- 386976355637
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,393 miles (+2,740)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 107,393 miles
- Test number
- 973789551392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,653 miles (+517)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 104,653 miles
- Test number
- 437039358327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,136 miles (+797)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,136 miles
- Test number
- 332253034276
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion , brake discs
- AdvisoryCorrosion outer sills
Pass103,339 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 103,339 miles
- Test number
- 675075041409
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail103,327 miles4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,327 miles
- Test number
- 350466325062
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 573806079047
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak at engine
FailMileage not read3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 326096118671
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak at engine
Pass100,006 miles (+3,780)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 100,006 miles
- Test number
- 727695806691
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,226 miles (+44)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 96,226 miles
- Test number
- 321848240127
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail96,182 miles (+2,522)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,182 miles
- Test number
- 341799639375
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass93,660 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 93,660 miles
- Test number
- 766657665183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,655 miles (+4,598)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,655 miles
- Test number
- 175803265106
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront exhaust section bolts missing
- NoteRear diff noisey
Pass89,057 miles (+5,166)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 89,057 miles
- Test number
- 809537754143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,891 miles (+3,894)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 83,891 miles
- Test number
- 656547733134
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass79,997 miles (+8,955)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 79,997 miles
- Test number
- 297396752192
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,042 miles (+6,185)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 71,042 miles
- Test number
- 855687641114
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass64,857 miles (+4,556)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 64,857 miles
- Test number
- 100325950159
- AdvisoryNearside 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)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass60,301 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 60,301 miles
- Test number
- 351611639171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,301 miles (+10,456)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,301 miles
- Test number
- 704291339114
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass49,845 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 49,845 miles
- Test number
- 830167358137
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteN/s parking brake showing reduced effort.
Fail49,845 miles (+4,082)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,845 miles
- Test number
- 380157658148
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteN/s parking brake showing reduced effort.
Pass45,763 miles (+4,524)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 45,763 miles
- Test number
- 844435657192
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront 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)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass41,239 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 41,239 miles
- Test number
- 230873256480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y247 KCS
- Does Y247 KCS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y247 KCS expired on 24 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y247 KCS?
- The MOT on Y247 KCS expired on 24 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y247 KCS done?
- Y247 KCS was recorded at 114,425 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 3,823 miles a year.
- Has Y247 KCS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y247 KCS has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2020.
- Has the mileage on Y247 KCS 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 Y247 KCS find?
- Y247 KCS passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round.
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