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BMW 840

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 4,398 cc

840 BSLMOT history

840 BSL is a green petrol BMW 840 first used on 17 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 106,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
106,023 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
840 BSL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
17 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

840 BSL was last recorded at 106,023 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 1,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,283 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,740 miles
Average per year
2,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,023 miles
  • 2024 – 104,283 miles
  • 2023 – 103,651 miles
  • 2022 – 103,137 miles
  • 2021 – 102,744 miles
  • 2019 – 100,718 miles
  • 2018 – 100,130 miles
  • 2016 – 98,540 miles
  • 2015 – 97,950 miles
  • 2014 – 97,025 miles
  • 2013 – 89,768 miles
  • 2012 – 87,869 miles
  • 2011 – 83,043 miles
  • 2010 – 77,445 miles
  • 2009 – 69,782 miles
  • 2007 – 64,727 miles
  • 2006 – 59,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,023 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.

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,023 miles (+1,740)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    106,023 miles
    Test number
    780999387833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass104,283 miles (+632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    104,283 miles
    Test number
    801588863827
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  3. Pass103,651 miles (+514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    103,651 miles
    Test number
    782071934816
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,137 miles (+393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    103,137 miles
    Test number
    990409539347
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,744 miles (+2,026)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    102,744 miles
    Test number
    337123831854
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement middle arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,718 miles (+588)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,718 miles
    Test number
    769670148589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some under side components

  7. Pass100,130 miles (+1,590)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,130 miles
    Test number
    874851906860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,540 miles (+590)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    98,540 miles
    Test number
    823397849357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,950 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    97,950 miles
    Test number
    295194155483
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail97,949 miles (+924)9 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,949 miles
    Test number
    375899445172
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • NoteEmissions not carryed out due to engine overheating
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass97,025 miles (+7,257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    97,025 miles
    Test number
    476000784099
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass89,768 miles (+1,899)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,768 miles
    Test number
    466279173023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass87,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,869 miles
    Test number
    675151082094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,869 miles (+4,826)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,869 miles
    Test number
    758131382051
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  15. Pass83,043 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,043 miles
    Test number
    457891181035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail83,026 miles (+5,581)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,026 miles
    Test number
    865850481029
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass77,445 miles (+7,663)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    77,445 miles
    Test number
    432026170096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass69,782 miles (+5,055)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    69,782 miles
    Test number
    400564289002
    • AdvisoryOuter Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass64,727 miles (+5,547)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    64,727 miles
    Test number
    233838977178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,180 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    59,180 miles
    Test number
    254793366117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about 840 BSL

What vehicle is registration 840 BSL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 840 BSL on a green petrol BMW 840 first used on 17 Sept 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 840 BSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 840 BSL is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 840 BSL?
The MOT on 840 BSL is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 840 BSL done?
840 BSL was recorded at 106,023 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 2,402 miles a year.
Has 840 BSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 840 BSL has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2015.
Has the mileage on 840 BSL 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 840 BSL find?
840 BSL passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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