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BMW 840

Red · Petrol · 1995 · 3,982 cc

M320 UTFMOT history

M320 UTF is a red petrol BMW 840 first used on 20 Mar 1995. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2023 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 154,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Aug 2023
Mileage
154,983 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2022
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M320 UTF
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
20 Mar 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

M320 UTF was last recorded at 154,983 miles on 1 Sept 2022, 1,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,676 miles · 27 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
1,307 miles
Average per year
2,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,983 miles
  • 2021 – 153,676 miles
  • 2019 – 148,118 miles
  • 2018 – 143,140 miles
  • 2016 – 142,472 miles
  • 2011 – 137,685 miles
  • 2010 – 125,154 miles
  • 2009 – 120,369 miles
  • 2008 – 117,296 miles
  • 2006 – 111,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,983 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,983 miles (+1,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    154,983 miles
    Test number
    384478844510
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,676 miles (+5,558)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    153,676 miles
    Test number
    652403085485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,118 miles (+4,978)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    148,118 miles
    Test number
    357874828558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass143,140 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    143,140 miles
    Test number
    254802252585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,472 miles (+4,787)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    142,472 miles
    Test number
    105522798537
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  6. Pass137,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    137,685 miles
    Test number
    429324991092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  7. Fail137,685 miles (+12,531)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,685 miles
    Test number
    739334391026
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • Repaired at testSteering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

  8. Pass125,154 miles (+27)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    125,154 miles
    Test number
    901800360096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  9. Fail125,127 miles (+4,758)9 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,127 miles
    Test number
    333746250067
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  10. Pass120,369 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    120,369 miles
    Test number
    152990459433
    • 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)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs showing some scaling to working faces
    • NoteOffside front drop link lower boot split
    • NoteOil leaks to rear axle & gearbox areas

  11. Fail120,369 miles (+3,073)1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,369 miles
    Test number
    532120359033
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs showing some scaling to working faces
    • NoteOffside front drop link lower boot split
    • NoteOil leaks to rear axle & gearbox areas

  12. Pass117,296 miles (+6,278)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    117,296 miles
    Test number
    881854608006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    111,018 miles
    Test number
    194067036286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M320 UTF

Does M320 UTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M320 UTF expired on 31 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M320 UTF?
The MOT on M320 UTF expired on 31 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M320 UTF done?
M320 UTF was recorded at 154,983 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2022, an average of 2,745 miles a year.
Has M320 UTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M320 UTF has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2011.
Has the mileage on M320 UTF 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 M320 UTF find?
M320 UTF passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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