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BMW 540

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 4,398 cc

Y274 YYWMOT history

Y274 YYW is a silver petrol BMW 540 first used on 10 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

Y274 YYW silver BMW 5 Series – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
106,358 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y274 YYW
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
10 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y274 YYW was last recorded at 106,358 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 1,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,789 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,569 miles
Average per year
2,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,358 miles
  • 2025 – 104,789 miles
  • 2024 – 104,202 miles
  • 2022 – 104,034 miles
  • 2020 – 102,530 miles
  • 2018 – 99,194 miles
  • 2017 – 99,175 miles
  • 2016 – 95,692 miles
  • 2015 – 93,174 miles
  • 2014 – 89,920 miles
  • 2013 – 88,093 miles
  • 2012 – 84,537 miles
  • 2011 – 82,575 miles
  • 2010 – 78,520 miles
  • 2009 – 73,996 miles
  • 2008 – 67,597 miles
  • 2007 – 61,711 miles
  • 2006 – 52,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,358 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,358 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    106,358 miles
    Test number
    203763074682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,789 miles (+587)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    104,789 miles
    Test number
    709678331606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,202 miles (+168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,202 miles
    Test number
    372215548610
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass104,034 miles (+1,504)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    104,034 miles
    Test number
    175207569987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,530 miles (+11)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,530 miles
    Test number
    132557500253
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail102,519 miles (+9)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,519 miles
    Test number
    501263531343
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four edge wear

  7. Fail102,510 miles (+3,316)7 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,510 miles
    Test number
    740079097711
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Wing mirror
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,194 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,194 miles
    Test number
    735380226707
    • AdvisoryFront front number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper suspension arm has slight play in ball joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper suspension arm has slight play in ball joint

  9. Fail99,188 miles (+13)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,188 miles
    Test number
    121785124537
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront front number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper suspension arm has slight play in ball joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper suspension arm has slight play in ball joint

  10. Fail99,175 miles (+3,483)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,175 miles
    Test number
    137566290858
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint foremost arm (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe corroded but not excessively pitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass95,692 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,692 miles
    Test number
    978639200217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail95,680 miles (+2,506)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,680 miles
    Test number
    128832898715
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rearmost arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass93,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    93,174 miles
    Test number
    224713927957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,174 miles (+3,254)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,174 miles
    Test number
    474702221915
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Fail89,920 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,920 miles
    Test number
    405113654324
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass89,920 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    89,920 miles
    Test number
    658063254326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,093 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    88,093 miles
    Test number
    836097464089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edges

  18. Fail88,093 miles (+3,556)7 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,093 miles
    Test number
    666383253381
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth sides rear upper suspension joints have some play

  19. Pass84,537 miles (+1,962)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    84,537 miles
    Test number
    967601342336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,575 miles (+4,055)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    82,575 miles
    Test number
    589374651303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,520 miles (+4,524)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,520 miles
    Test number
    120831140176
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrakes need attension

  22. Pass73,996 miles (+6,399)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    73,996 miles
    Test number
    774342549173
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s headlamp height adjuster not functioning

  23. Pass67,597 miles (+5,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    67,597 miles
    Test number
    784209368146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass61,711 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    61,711 miles
    Test number
    240098177132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,707 miles (+9,076)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,707 miles
    Test number
    293992177454
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass52,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    52,631 miles
    Test number
    752444726166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y274 YYW

Does Y274 YYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y274 YYW is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y274 YYW?
The MOT on Y274 YYW is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y274 YYW done?
Y274 YYW was recorded at 106,358 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 2,699 miles a year.
Has Y274 YYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y274 YYW has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on Y274 YYW 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 Y274 YYW find?
Y274 YYW passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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