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BMW 840

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

CSJ 499MOT history

CSJ 499 is a green petrol BMW 840 first used on 5 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 48,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
48,210 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
CSJ 499
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

CSJ 499 was last recorded at 48,210 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 1,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,520 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,690 miles
Average per year
1,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,210 miles
  • 2025 – 46,520 miles
  • 2024 – 46,485 miles
  • 2023 – 46,406 miles
  • 2022 – 46,273 miles
  • 2021 – 45,824 miles
  • 2017 – 44,628 miles
  • 2016 – 42,962 miles
  • 2015 – 41,630 miles
  • 2014 – 40,149 miles
  • 2013 – 38,854 miles
  • 2012 – 36,932 miles
  • 2011 – 35,726 miles
  • 2010 – 34,549 miles
  • 2009 – 31,408 miles
  • 2008 – 27,500 miles
  • 2007 – 23,219 miles
  • 2006 – 16,093 miles
  • 2005 – 15,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail48,210 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail48,210 miles (+1,690)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,210 miles
    Test number
    366961114607
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass46,520 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    46,520 miles
    Test number
    909136813071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail46,485 miles (+79)8 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,485 miles
    Test number
    147243756766
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control arm lower balljoint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control arm lower dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass46,406 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,406 miles
    Test number
    256204370614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass46,273 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    46,273 miles
    Test number
    366223743349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,824 miles (+1,196)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,824 miles
    Test number
    213590219413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,628 miles (+1,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,628 miles
    Test number
    882986378876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass42,962 miles (+1,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    42,962 miles
    Test number
    395377175368
    • 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)

  9. Pass41,630 miles (+1,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,630 miles
    Test number
    204868014292
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass40,149 miles (+53)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,149 miles
    Test number
    946439064203
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  11. Fail40,096 miles (+1,242)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,096 miles
    Test number
    245642264249
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  12. Pass38,854 miles (+1,922)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    38,854 miles
    Test number
    337247263432
    • NoteSlight play n/s/r suspension

  13. Pass36,932 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,932 miles
    Test number
    935224892226
    • NoteRear brake pads look low
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s/r tyre outer side wall
    • NoteSlight movement n/s/r suspension

  14. Fail36,932 miles (+1,206)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,932 miles
    Test number
    267733192284
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteRear brake pads look low
    • NoteSlight movement n/s/r suspension

  15. Pass35,726 miles (+1,177)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,726 miles
    Test number
    729363241320
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s/r tyre wall

  16. Pass34,549 miles (+3,141)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    34,549 miles
    Test number
    634763880160
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has damage to outer wall but not deep enough to reach cord

  17. Pass31,408 miles (+3,908)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    31,408 miles
    Test number
    372885929120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,500 miles (+4,281)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    27,500 miles
    Test number
    102370038147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass23,219 miles (+7,126)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    23,219 miles
    Test number
    293709547462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,093 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    16,093 miles
    Test number
    382591456164
    • NoteOffside front brake caliper creaks when brakes are applied

  21. Fail16,087 miles (+662)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,087 miles
    Test number
    802126446126
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

  22. Pass15,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    15,425 miles
    Test number
    994392095271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about CSJ 499

What vehicle is registration CSJ 499 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show CSJ 499 on a green petrol BMW 840 first used on 5 Nov 1999. 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 CSJ 499 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on CSJ 499 expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on CSJ 499?
The MOT on CSJ 499 expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has CSJ 499 done?
CSJ 499 was recorded at 48,210 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 1,568 miles a year.
Has CSJ 499 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. CSJ 499 has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on CSJ 499 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 CSJ 499 find?
CSJ 499 failed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 6 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 5 more.

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