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BMW 840

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc

D1 JKMMOT history

D1 JKM is a red petrol BMW 840 first used on 27 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 47,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
47,852 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D1 JKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D1 JKM was last recorded at 47,852 miles on 18 May 2026, 173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,679 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
173 miles
Average per year
464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,852 miles
  • 2025 – 47,679 miles
  • 2024 – 47,386 miles
  • 2023 – 46,974 miles
  • 2021 – 46,815 miles
  • 2020 – 46,545 miles
  • 2019 – 46,375 miles
  • 2018 – 46,038 miles
  • 2017 – 45,723 miles
  • 2016 – 45,522 miles
  • 2015 – 45,110 miles
  • 2014 – 44,596 miles
  • 2013 – 44,080 miles
  • 2012 – 43,706 miles
  • 2011 – 42,853 miles
  • 2010 – 42,086 miles
  • 2009 – 41,681 miles
  • 2008 – 40,573 miles
  • 2007 – 39,679 miles
  • 2006 – 38,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,852 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,852 miles (+173)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    47,852 miles
    Test number
    412128048875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,679 miles (+293)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    47,679 miles
    Test number
    566893704413
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm 265/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass47,386 miles (+412)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    47,386 miles
    Test number
    735026462696
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 265/40zr17 91y Goodyear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Both rear shockers corroded
    • AdvisoryRear bumper trim loose

  4. Pass46,974 miles (+159)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    46,974 miles
    Test number
    972937102707
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle, due to age
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 265/40r17 96y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass46,815 miles (+270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    46,815 miles
    Test number
    884563670832
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass46,545 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    46,545 miles
    Test number
    145231575498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail46,538 miles (+163)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,538 miles
    Test number
    218374319325
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass46,375 miles (+337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,375 miles
    Test number
    281792900295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass46,038 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    46,038 miles
    Test number
    637431806387
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail46,036 miles (+313)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,036 miles
    Test number
    537357031011
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported section of front to rear fouling fuel tank and chassis leg (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass45,723 miles (+201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,723 miles
    Test number
    468458147636
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s/f drop link

  12. Pass45,522 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,522 miles
    Test number
    130967612911
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail45,522 miles (+30)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,522 miles
    Test number
    636379142948
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail45,492 miles (+382)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,492 miles
    Test number
    945883403600
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass45,110 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,110 miles
    Test number
    396929985156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail45,108 miles (+512)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,108 miles
    Test number
    479214585100
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail44,596 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,596 miles
    Test number
    167819564188
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar bushes deterioreted not resulting in exessive movement
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in exessive movement

  18. Pass44,596 miles (+516)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,596 miles
    Test number
    795739964155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar bushes deterioreted not resulting in exessive movement
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in exessive movement

  19. Pass44,080 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,080 miles
    Test number
    559731163158
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOsr exhaust pipe starting to corrode

  20. Fail44,080 miles (+374)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,080 miles
    Test number
    887197753115
    • FailureOffside Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOsr exhaust pipe starting to corrode

  21. Pass43,706 miles (+853)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,706 miles
    Test number
    259241052196
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel vent pipe on o/s floor showing heavy corrosion.

  22. Pass42,853 miles (+767)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    42,853 miles
    Test number
    137352011186
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NotePetrol breather pipe shing corrosion.

  23. Pass42,086 miles (+405)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,086 miles
    Test number
    541898190032
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePetrol breather pipe showing heavy corrosion advise monitering.

  24. Pass41,681 miles (+1,108)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,681 miles
    Test number
    784974089053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel breather pipe starting to show heavy corrosion.
    • NoteVarious brake pipes on car showing light corrosion.

  25. Pass40,573 miles (+894)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,573 miles
    Test number
    873616048014
    • 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)
    • NoteFuel pipes starting to show heavy corrosion.

  26. Pass39,679 miles (+1,159)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    39,679 miles
    Test number
    833473707187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre on 2.5mm.

  27. Pass38,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,520 miles
    Test number
    110107796420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about D1 JKM

Does D1 JKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D1 JKM is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on D1 JKM?
The MOT on D1 JKM is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D1 JKM done?
D1 JKM was recorded at 47,852 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 464 miles a year.
Has D1 JKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D1 JKM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on D1 JKM 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 D1 JKM find?
D1 JKM passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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