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BMW 840

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 4,398 cc

J9 SPAMOT history

J9 SPA is a blue petrol BMW 840 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 89,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
89,075 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 SPA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 SPA was last recorded at 89,075 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 2,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,875 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,200 miles
Average per year
669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,075 miles
  • 2025 – 86,875 miles
  • 2021 – 86,785 miles
  • 2020 – 86,688 miles
  • 2019 – 86,670 miles
  • 2018 – 86,510 miles
  • 2017 – 86,368 miles
  • 2015 – 86,112 miles
  • 2014 – 83,540 miles
  • 2013 – 83,284 miles
  • 2011 – 83,280 miles
  • 2010 – 83,273 miles
  • 2009 – 81,559 miles
  • 2008 – 79,967 miles
  • 2007 – 78,390 miles
  • 2006 – 76,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,075 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 Rear Coil spring corroded & worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,075 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    89,075 miles
    Test number
    429118971372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,875 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    86,875 miles
    Test number
    212601112192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail86,785 miles (+97)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,785 miles
    Test number
    522976443628
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  4. Pass86,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,688 miles
    Test number
    971729005516
    • AdvisoryMany covers fitted

  5. Fail86,688 miles (+18)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,688 miles
    Test number
    634918228412
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both & worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded & worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  6. Fail86,670 miles (+160)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,670 miles
    Test number
    418129638156
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & nearside front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded & worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded & nearside front /worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,510 miles (+142)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    86,510 miles
    Test number
    665033051353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,368 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,368 miles
    Test number
    416160324926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,112 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,112 miles
    Test number
    583887665545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,540 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    83,540 miles
    Test number
    807844574209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,284 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    83,284 miles
    Test number
    927666573292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,280 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    83,280 miles
    Test number
    278070841359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,273 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    83,273 miles
    Test number
    553101740316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail81,559 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,559 miles
    Test number
    101036339387
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass81,559 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,559 miles
    Test number
    351186639389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,967 miles (+1,577)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    79,967 miles
    Test number
    393733438340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,390 miles (+2,358)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    78,390 miles
    Test number
    190758037361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    76,032 miles
    Test number
    572723346225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J9 SPA

Does J9 SPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 SPA is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 SPA?
The MOT on J9 SPA is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 SPA done?
J9 SPA was recorded at 89,075 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 669 miles a year.
Has J9 SPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 SPA has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on J9 SPA 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 J9 SPA find?
J9 SPA passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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