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BMW 840

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 4,398 cc

K55 RAVMOT history

K55 RAV is a silver petrol BMW 840 first used on 30 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
144,943 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K55 RAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
30 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K55 RAV was last recorded at 144,943 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 1,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,969 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,974 miles
Average per year
3,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,943 miles
  • 2025 – 142,969 miles
  • 2023 – 142,373 miles
  • 2022 – 142,066 miles
  • 2021 – 140,561 miles
  • 2019 – 140,024 miles
  • 2018 – 138,669 miles
  • 2017 – 136,212 miles
  • 2016 – 134,942 miles
  • 2015 – 133,134 miles
  • 2014 – 131,064 miles
  • 2013 – 129,627 miles
  • 2012 – 127,928 miles
  • 2011 – 125,770 miles
  • 2010 – 116,719 miles
  • 2009 – 102,051 miles
  • 2008 – 81,683 miles
  • 2007 – 79,266 miles
  • 2006 – 75,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,943 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,943 miles (+1,974)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    144,943 miles
    Test number
    785635213105
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,969 miles (+596)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    142,969 miles
    Test number
    101782173707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,373 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    142,373 miles
    Test number
    651004746663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,066 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    142,066 miles
    Test number
    407798119028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,561 miles (+537)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    140,561 miles
    Test number
    717481543721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass140,024 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    140,024 miles
    Test number
    413048014034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,669 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    138,669 miles
    Test number
    841541231542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,212 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    136,212 miles
    Test number
    345721080837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

  9. Fail136,212 miles (+1,270)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,212 miles
    Test number
    152442645313
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top rose bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top rose bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

  10. Pass134,942 miles (+726)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    134,942 miles
    Test number
    925558617684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail134,216 miles (+1,082)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,216 miles
    Test number
    852853620180
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass133,134 miles (+2,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    133,134 miles
    Test number
    549507575193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass131,064 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    131,064 miles
    Test number
    218154494071
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres outer edges starting to crack
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NoteRear pads low

  14. Fail131,064 miles (+1,437)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,064 miles
    Test number
    568320894089
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres outer edges starting to crack
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NoteRear pads low

  15. Pass129,627 miles (+1,699)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    129,627 miles
    Test number
    186809053181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass127,928 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    127,928 miles
    Test number
    435487552126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass125,770 miles (+9,051)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    125,770 miles
    Test number
    507539261163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass116,719 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    116,719 miles
    Test number
    842313490183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  19. Fail116,719 miles (+224)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,719 miles
    Test number
    270066080155
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  20. Fail116,495 miles (+14,444)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,495 miles
    Test number
    884844780180
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass102,051 miles (+20,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    102,051 miles
    Test number
    531857189197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass81,683 miles (+2,417)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    81,683 miles
    Test number
    350202078108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass79,266 miles (+4,266)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    79,266 miles
    Test number
    764490887126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    75,000 miles
    Test number
    614641986159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K55 RAV

Does K55 RAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K55 RAV is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on K55 RAV?
The MOT on K55 RAV is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K55 RAV done?
K55 RAV was recorded at 144,943 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 3,464 miles a year.
Has K55 RAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K55 RAV has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on K55 RAV 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 K55 RAV find?
K55 RAV passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive.

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