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BMW 840

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 4,398 cc

27 OMMOT history

27 OM is a silver petrol BMW 840 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2024 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 66,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2024
Mileage
66,346 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2023
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
27 OM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2024
Latest MOT test
31 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

27 OM was last recorded at 66,346 miles on 31 May 2023, 631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,715 miles · 11 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
631 miles
Average per year
1,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 66,346 miles
  • 2020 – 65,715 miles
  • 2019 – 63,796 miles
  • 2018 – 60,885 miles
  • 2012 – 60,581 miles
  • 2011 – 56,473 miles
  • 2010 – 55,977 miles
  • 2009 – 51,589 miles
  • 2008 – 49,575 miles
  • 2007 – 45,147 miles
  • 2006 – 41,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,346 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

16 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,346 miles (+631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    66,346 miles
    Test number
    846199808225
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass65,715 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,715 miles
    Test number
    392308466801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,796 miles (+2,911)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,796 miles
    Test number
    469686671571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,885 miles (+304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    60,885 miles
    Test number
    569302637078
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily sprayed in sealer

  5. Pass60,581 miles (+4,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    60,581 miles
    Test number
    467493282218
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass56,473 miles (+40)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,473 miles
    Test number
    396515461431
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty pitted poor condition
    • NoteFuel pipes rusty corroded
    • NoteRear shock absorber strut tops rusty corroded

  7. Fail56,433 miles (+456)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,433 miles
    Test number
    239373841213
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront to rear fuel pipes rusty corroded poor condition
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty pitted poor condition
    • NoteRear shock absorbers rusty at top of strut

  8. Pass55,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,977 miles
    Test number
    121234520293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail55,977 miles (+4,388)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,977 miles
    Test number
    941273320234
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteO/s/r rear disc corroded

  10. Fail51,589 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,589 miles
    Test number
    553762129240
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Pass51,589 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    51,589 miles
    Test number
    584822329249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    49,575 miles
    Test number
    124192628274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,575 miles (+4,428)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,575 miles
    Test number
    960952328242
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass45,147 miles (+3,185)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    45,147 miles
    Test number
    520395517261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,962 miles (+2,075)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    41,962 miles
    Test number
    534012896280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    39,887 miles
    Test number
    810742366036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 27 OM

What vehicle is registration 27 OM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 27 OM on a silver petrol BMW 840 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 27 OM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 27 OM expired on 30 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 27 OM?
The MOT on 27 OM expired on 30 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 27 OM done?
27 OM was recorded at 66,346 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2023, an average of 1,534 miles a year.
Has 27 OM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 27 OM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2011.
Has the mileage on 27 OM 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 27 OM find?
27 OM passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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