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BMW 840

Black · Petrol · 1995 · 3,982 cc

M442 CORMOT history

M442 COR is a black petrol BMW 840 first used on 24 Feb 1995. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 163,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
163,443 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M442 COR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,982 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
24 Feb 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M442 COR was last recorded at 163,443 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,070 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
373 miles
Average per year
1,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,443 miles
  • 2024 – 163,070 miles
  • 2023 – 162,631 miles
  • 2022 – 161,991 miles
  • 2021 – 161,768 miles
  • 2020 – 161,600 miles
  • 2019 – 161,005 miles
  • 2018 – 160,224 miles
  • 2017 – 159,436 miles
  • 2016 – 158,282 miles
  • 2015 – 156,922 miles
  • 2014 – 156,134 miles
  • 2012 – 156,031 miles
  • 2011 – 156,013 miles
  • 2010 – 153,789 miles
  • 2009 – 140,031 miles
  • 2008 – 137,379 miles
  • 2006 – 135,741 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,443 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Metal fuel pipes corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,443 miles (+373)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    163,443 miles
    Test number
    733194546394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass163,070 miles (+439)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    163,070 miles
    Test number
    835774480026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass162,631 miles (+640)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    162,631 miles
    Test number
    494379003942
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryMetal fuel pipes corroded

  4. Pass161,991 miles (+223)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    161,991 miles
    Test number
    478423549499
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryMetal fuel pipes corroded

  5. Pass161,768 miles (+168)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    161,768 miles
    Test number
    326981962163
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  6. Pass161,600 miles (+595)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    161,600 miles
    Test number
    125760264458
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryMetal fuel pipes corroded

  7. Pass161,005 miles (+781)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    161,005 miles
    Test number
    503768883518
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryMetal fuel pipes corroded

  8. Pass160,224 miles (+788)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    160,224 miles
    Test number
    851428395467
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryMetal fuel pipes corroded

  9. Pass159,436 miles (+1,154)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    159,436 miles
    Test number
    616736467455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryMetal fuel piped corroding

  10. Pass158,282 miles (+1,360)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    158,282 miles
    Test number
    981827342611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass156,922 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    156,922 miles
    Test number
    268006956046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  12. Fail156,894 miles (+760)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,894 miles
    Test number
    514076073586
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFree play at steering wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryPlay in both rear hub upper bushes

  13. Pass156,134 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    156,134 miles
    Test number
    945980274174
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteMetal fuel pipes corroded
    • NoteOffside front sidelight lense broken

  14. Fail156,133 miles (+102)8 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,133 miles
    Test number
    667904754109
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteMetal fuel pipes corroded
    • NoteNearside handbrake effort low
    • NoteOffside front sidelight lense broken

  15. Pass156,031 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    156,031 miles
    Test number
    897643422207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass156,013 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    156,013 miles
    Test number
    658138381157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail155,990 miles (+2,201)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,990 miles
    Test number
    685392181113
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass153,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    153,789 miles
    Test number
    412332680124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail153,789 miles (+13,758)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,789 miles
    Test number
    182282780145
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass140,031 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    140,031 miles
    Test number
    254640679151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass137,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    137,379 miles
    Test number
    913347978166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail137,379 miles (+1,638)13 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,379 miles
    Test number
    492403368157
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust manifold bolts broken

  23. Fail135,741 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,741 miles
    Test number
    340902016065
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass135,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    135,741 miles
    Test number
    621662316056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M442 COR

Does M442 COR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M442 COR is valid until 26 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on M442 COR?
The MOT on M442 COR is valid until 26 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M442 COR done?
M442 COR was recorded at 163,443 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 1,400 miles a year.
Has M442 COR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M442 COR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on M442 COR 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 M442 COR find?
M442 COR passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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