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BMW 540

Silver · Lpg · 2001 · 4,398 cc

Y874 NBLMOT history

Y874 NBL is a silver lpg BMW 540 first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2025 and it has passed 13 of 25 MOT tests, with 179,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2024.

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MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2025
Mileage
179,278 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2024
MOT tests
25
13 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y874 NBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
540
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2025
Latest MOT test
8 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y874 NBL was last recorded at 179,278 miles on 8 May 2024, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,259 miles · 8 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
6,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 179,278 miles
  • 2023 – 179,259 miles
  • 2022 – 179,024 miles
  • 2016 – 178,807 miles
  • 2014 – 177,618 miles
  • 2013 – 176,428 miles
  • 2012 – 167,813 miles
  • 2011 – 148,175 miles
  • 2010 – 128,750 miles
  • 2009 – 105,017 miles
  • 2008 – 85,834 miles
  • 2007 – 78,120 miles
  • 2006 – 66,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,278 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,278 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    179,278 miles
    Test number
    204000127727
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass179,259 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    179,259 miles
    Test number
    218457652875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail179,024 miles (+217)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,024 miles
    Test number
    611085942828
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass178,807 miles (+1,189)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    178,807 miles
    Test number
    362639061813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass177,618 miles (+1,190)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    177,618 miles
    Test number
    306282734478
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front to rear brake pipes greeced so difficult to assess
    • NoteBoth front tyres are close to outer wheel arch
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Pass176,428 miles (+45)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    176,428 miles
    Test number
    457861443260
    • NoteAir suspension faulty
    • NoteRear tyre's wearing on inner edge

  7. Fail176,383 miles (+64)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,383 miles
    Test number
    618160743222
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail176,319 miles (+8,506)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,319 miles
    Test number
    587927723259
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass167,813 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    167,813 miles
    Test number
    536635752235
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine light on at time of test

  10. Fail167,813 miles (+346)2 failures2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,813 miles
    Test number
    376235452218
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine light on at time of test

  11. Fail167,467 miles (+19,292)7 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,467 miles
    Test number
    926504042231
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Air suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine light is on.
    • NoteIncorrect rear wheel and tyre combination.

  12. Pass148,175 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    148,175 miles
    Test number
    426426861212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail148,175 miles (+19,425)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,175 miles
    Test number
    245485551290
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail128,750 miles1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,750 miles
    Test number
    353066340268
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteNearside front anti roll bar link pin dust cover split
    • NoteOffside front seatbelt slight fluffing
    • NoteOuter sills, inner arches and underside of vehicle covers fitted

  15. Pass128,750 miles (+23,733)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    128,750 miles
    Test number
    381286940267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteNearside front anti roll bar link pin dust cover split
    • NoteOffside front seatbelt slight fluffing
    • NoteOuter sills, inner arches and underside of vehicle covers fitted

  16. Pass105,017 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    105,017 miles
    Test number
    334610369463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail104,590 miles (+18)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,590 miles
    Test number
    411682759252
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail104,572 miles (+18,738)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,572 miles
    Test number
    834871359235
    • FailureRear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass85,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    85,834 miles
    Test number
    144950358296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,834 miles (+7,714)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,834 miles
    Test number
    184109448287
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass78,120 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    78,120 miles
    Test number
    464247767256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,096 miles (+11,163)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,096 miles
    Test number
    542126357221
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass66,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    66,933 miles
    Test number
    221517076430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,933 miles (+6,570)2 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,933 miles
    Test number
    633967076148
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

  25. Pass60,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    60,363 miles
    Test number
    951775566058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y874 NBL

Does Y874 NBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y874 NBL expired on 7 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y874 NBL?
The MOT on Y874 NBL expired on 7 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y874 NBL done?
Y874 NBL was recorded at 179,278 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2024, an average of 6,543 miles a year.
Has Y874 NBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y874 NBL has failed 12 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y874 NBL 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 Y874 NBL find?
Y874 NBL passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2024 with 4 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 1 more.

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