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BMW 840

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 4,398 cc

840 VYDMOT history

840 VYD is a green petrol BMW 840 first used on 19 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
93,060 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
840 VYD
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
19 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

840 VYD was last recorded at 93,060 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,060 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,060 miles
  • 2017 – 92,863 miles
  • 2015 – 90,783 miles
  • 2014 – 86,099 miles
  • 2013 – 83,425 miles
  • 2012 – 77,808 miles
  • 2011 – 73,013 miles
  • 2010 – 63,907 miles
  • 2009 – 49,934 miles
  • 2008 – 46,355 miles
  • 2007 – 41,741 miles
  • 2006 – 38,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,060 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 NSF/OSF (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,060 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    93,060 miles
    Test number
    828134872058
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail93,060 miles1 dangerous11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,060 miles
    Test number
    454145552968
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail93,060 miles (+197)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,060 miles
    Test number
    449566695268
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass92,863 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,863 miles
    Test number
    508067288804
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 NSF/OSF (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded NSR/OSR
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 SILLS NSR/OSR (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  5. Fail92,863 miles (+2,080)7 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,863 miles
    Test number
    915543460959
    • 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released X3 (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 NSF/OSF (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 NSF/OSF (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded NSR/OSR
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 SILLS NSR/OSR (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  6. Pass90,783 miles (+4,684)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,783 miles
    Test number
    330938529389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  7. Pass86,099 miles (+2,674)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    86,099 miles
    Test number
    198831054366
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBoth front tyres cutting out on inner edges and have slight un-even tread wear

  8. Pass83,425 miles (+148)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    83,425 miles
    Test number
    575443223340
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Fail83,277 miles (+5,469)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,277 miles
    Test number
    778117613333
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass77,808 miles (+4,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    77,808 miles
    Test number
    846984512335
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass73,013 miles (+9,106)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,013 miles
    Test number
    929535901328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,907 miles (+13,973)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    63,907 miles
    Test number
    502291800296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,934 miles (+3,579)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,934 miles
    Test number
    271605609402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,355 miles (+4,614)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    46,355 miles
    Test number
    223965388086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,741 miles (+3,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    41,741 miles
    Test number
    830581307139
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass38,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,591 miles
    Test number
    224159706107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 840 VYD

What vehicle is registration 840 VYD currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 840 VYD on a green petrol BMW 840 first used on 19 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 840 VYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 840 VYD is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on 840 VYD?
The MOT on 840 VYD is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 840 VYD done?
840 VYD was recorded at 93,060 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 2,788 miles a year.
Has 840 VYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 840 VYD has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on 840 VYD 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 VYD find?
840 VYD passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 11 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.

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