BMW 840
Red · Petrol · 1995 · 3,982 cc
M223 ENGMOT history
M223 ENG is a red petrol BMW 840 first used on 30 Mar 1995. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 137,626 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 137,626 mi
- At MOT on 31 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,901 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M223 ENG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 840
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,982 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 30 Mar 1995
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
M223 ENG was last recorded at 137,626 miles on 31 Aug 2024, 210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 137,416 miles · 19 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 210 miles
- Average per year
- 1,901 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 137,626 miles
- 2023 – 137,416 miles
- 2021 – 136,623 miles
- 2020 – 135,679 miles
- 2019 – 135,364 miles
- 2018 – 133,567 miles
- 2017 – 131,772 miles
- 2016 – 129,687 miles
- 2015 – 127,698 miles
- 2014 – 126,551 miles
- 2013 – 125,905 miles
- 2012 – 124,327 miles
- 2011 – 120,907 miles
- 2010 – 118,480 miles
- 2009 – 115,751 miles
- 2008 – 112,336 miles
- 2007 – 106,316 miles
- 2006 – 102,921 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,626 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory9 MOTs, 2006–2015
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front steering idlers have slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,626 miles (+210)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 137,626 miles
- Test number
- 926438466145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,416 miles (+793)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 137,416 miles
- Test number
- 172605898316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,623 miles (+944)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 136,623 miles
- Test number
- 420112122474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,679 miles (+315)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 135,679 miles
- Test number
- 828636538223
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside has slight corrosion
Pass135,364 miles (+4)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 135,364 miles
- Test number
- 109970361240
- AdvisoryFront 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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront steering idlers have slight play
- AdvisoryFuel pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisorySteering notchy
- AdvisoryUnder side has slight corrosion
Fail135,360 miles (+1,793)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,360 miles
- Test number
- 615733573075
- DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks wires bare (inner wing) (4.11 (c) (iii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront steering idlers have slight play
- AdvisoryFuel pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisorySteering notchy
- AdvisoryUnder side has slight corrosion
Pass133,567 miles (+1,795)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 133,567 miles
- Test number
- 860559064627
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded excessively corroded!
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass131,772 miles (+2,085)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 131,772 miles
- Test number
- 703388223183
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear slight corrosion in places. (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bump-stop deteriorded.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Casing broken. (5.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both sides. (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X2 (8.3.1d)
Pass129,687 miles (+1,989)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 129,687 miles
- Test number
- 656032866532
- AdvisoryRear brake pads low
Pass127,698 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 127,698 miles
- Test number
- 359406035252
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront to rear fuel pipe corroded
- NoteNear side front brake pipe corroded
Fail127,698 miles (+1,147)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,698 miles
- Test number
- 768147665132
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront to rear fuel pipe corroded
- NoteScreen damaged not in prescribed area
Pass126,551 miles (+646)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 126,551 miles
- Test number
- 577559664161
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass125,905 miles (+1,578)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 125,905 miles
- Test number
- 739693073197
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass124,327 miles (+3,420)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 124,327 miles
- Test number
- 286169972428
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteRear to front steel fuel pipes rusty
Pass120,907 miles (+2,427)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 120,907 miles
- Test number
- 208733471401
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth fuel pipes very rusty
- NoteFront fog lights inop
Pass118,480 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 118,480 miles
- Test number
- 491824190145
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail118,479 miles (+2,728)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,479 miles
- Test number
- 501970790174
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass115,751 miles (+3,415)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 115,751 miles
- Test number
- 603705079193
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAirbag light is on
- NoteFront to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded
Pass112,336 miles (+6,020)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 112,336 miles
- Test number
- 253012288414
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass106,316 miles (+19)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 106,316 miles
- Test number
- 862285887158
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine oil leak from rear.
Fail106,297 miles (+3,376)2 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,297 miles
- Test number
- 462564877122
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine oil leak at rear.
Pass102,921 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2007
- Odometer
- 102,921 miles
- Test number
- 261760956143
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFuel pipes corroded
- NoteSlight play felt at near side front wheel
- NoteSlight play felt at off side rear wheel
Questions about M223 ENG
- Does M223 ENG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on M223 ENG expired on 18 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on M223 ENG?
- The MOT on M223 ENG expired on 18 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has M223 ENG done?
- M223 ENG was recorded at 137,626 miles at its MOT on 31 Aug 2024, an average of 1,901 miles a year.
- Has M223 ENG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M223 ENG has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2019.
- Has the mileage on M223 ENG 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 M223 ENG find?
- M223 ENG passed its latest MOT on 31 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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