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BMW 840

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 3,982 cc

M255 SWRMOT history

M255 SWR is a red petrol BMW 840 first used on 1 Sept 1994. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 83,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2025
Mileage
83,727 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2024
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M255 SWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,982 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Sept 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

M255 SWR was last recorded at 83,727 miles on 30 Nov 2024, 1,188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,539 miles · 19 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
1,188 miles
Average per year
1,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 83,727 miles
  • 2019 – 82,539 miles
  • 2018 – 81,898 miles
  • 2017 – 80,823 miles
  • 2016 – 79,476 miles
  • 2015 – 77,357 miles
  • 2014 – 75,392 miles
  • 2013 – 73,836 miles
  • 2012 – 72,224 miles
  • 2011 – 70,820 miles
  • 2010 – 69,063 miles
  • 2009 – 67,034 miles
  • 2006 – 60,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,727 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,727 miles (+1,188)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    83,727 miles
    Test number
    687081155397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass82,539 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    82,539 miles
    Test number
    557114684665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,898 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    81,898 miles
    Test number
    707257016762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,823 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,823 miles
    Test number
    143206419174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,476 miles (+2,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    79,476 miles
    Test number
    848578241810
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged to rear (7.2.2)

  6. Pass77,357 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    77,357 miles
    Test number
    129129715124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Fail77,357 miles (+1,965)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,357 miles
    Test number
    606839315137
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass75,392 miles (+1,556)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,392 miles
    Test number
    677063714117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail73,836 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,836 miles
    Test number
    727629813179
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  10. Pass73,836 miles (+1,612)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    73,836 miles
    Test number
    957699613166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,224 miles (+1,404)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,224 miles
    Test number
    229280012109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,820 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,820 miles
    Test number
    339110211191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,063 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    69,063 miles
    Test number
    711763300127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  14. Fail69,052 miles (+2,018)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,052 miles
    Test number
    284998590057
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  15. Pass67,034 miles (+6,493)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    67,034 miles
    Test number
    233806979001
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs starting to corrode on the inner faces

  16. Pass60,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    60,541 miles
    Test number
    101066286161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,541 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,541 miles
    Test number
    533795286141
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about M255 SWR

Does M255 SWR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M255 SWR expired on 29 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M255 SWR?
The MOT on M255 SWR expired on 29 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M255 SWR done?
M255 SWR was recorded at 83,727 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2024, an average of 1,259 miles a year.
Has M255 SWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M255 SWR has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2015.
Has the mileage on M255 SWR 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 M255 SWR find?
M255 SWR passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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