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BMW 840

Silver · Petrol · 1995 · 3,982 cc

M247 XNMMOT history

M247 XNM is a silver petrol BMW 840 first used on 31 Mar 1995. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 158,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2025
Mileage
158,664 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2024
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M247 XNM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,982 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Mar 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

M247 XNM was last recorded at 158,664 miles on 2 Feb 2024, 71 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Apr 2018: 156,785 miles, lower than 156,787 miles on 12 Apr 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
158,593 miles · 6 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
71 miles
Average per year
1,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,664 miles
  • 2022 – 158,593 miles
  • 2021 – 158,353 miles
  • 2020 – 157,752 miles
  • 2019 – 157,292 miles
  • 2018 – 156,785 miles
  • 2017 – 156,087 miles
  • 2009 – 152,532 miles
  • 2008 – 144,704 miles
  • 2007 – 137,421 miles
  • 2006 – 132,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,664 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,664 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    158,664 miles
    Test number
    797182078135
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass158,593 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    158,593 miles
    Test number
    467112280133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps very rusty
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s sills covers fitted restricting inspection

  3. Fail158,593 miles (+240)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,593 miles
    Test number
    295499858443
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps very rusty
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s sills covers fitted restricting inspection

  4. Pass158,353 miles (+601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    158,353 miles
    Test number
    347828978831
    • AdvisoryBody sills covered with plastic covers restricting inspection
    • AdvisoryUnderside panels/supports corroded but not excessively

  5. Pass157,752 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    157,752 miles
    Test number
    778056448852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass157,292 miles (+507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    157,292 miles
    Test number
    402977967223
    • AdvisoryDIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAK

  7. Pass156,785 miles (-2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    156,785 miles
    Test number
    916456344109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak differential
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryReart shock absorber covers split
    • AdvisoryRearv suspension bump stops worn away

  8. Fail156,787 miles (+700)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,787 miles
    Test number
    277949650793
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak differential
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryReart shock absorber covers split
    • AdvisoryRearv suspension bump stops worn away

  9. Pass156,087 miles (+3,555)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    156,087 miles
    Test number
    435979627253
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryDiff oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops worn away
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers split

  10. Pass152,532 miles (+74)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    152,532 miles
    Test number
    862518019240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAdvise surface corrosion os and ns rear susspencion
    • NoteSurface corrosion os and ns front susspencion

  11. Fail152,458 miles (+7,754)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,458 miles
    Test number
    210771939151
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail144,704 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,704 miles
    Test number
    481977038179
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass144,704 miles (+7,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    144,704 miles
    Test number
    821847638175
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass137,421 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    137,421 miles
    Test number
    253214747470
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail137,412 miles (+4,940)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,412 miles
    Test number
    172388737176
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass132,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    132,472 miles
    Test number
    112727636111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail132,472 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,472 miles
    Test number
    602045036187
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about M247 XNM

Does M247 XNM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M247 XNM expired on 1 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M247 XNM?
The MOT on M247 XNM expired on 1 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M247 XNM done?
M247 XNM was recorded at 158,664 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2024, an average of 1,478 miles a year.
Has M247 XNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M247 XNM has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on M247 XNM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M247 XNM find?
M247 XNM passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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