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BMW 840

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc

NJE 478MOT history

NJE 478 is a blue petrol BMW 840 first used on 21 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
128,680 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NJE 478
Registration format
Dateless
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NJE 478 was last recorded at 128,680 miles on 22 May 2026, 779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,901 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
779 miles
Average per year
3,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,680 miles
  • 2025 – 127,901 miles
  • 2023 – 126,687 miles
  • 2020 – 126,360 miles
  • 2019 – 122,829 miles
  • 2018 – 120,595 miles
  • 2017 – 118,201 miles
  • 2016 – 112,201 miles
  • 2015 – 105,387 miles
  • 2013 – 99,758 miles
  • 2010 – 99,629 miles
  • 2009 – 93,384 miles
  • 2007 – 68,153 miles
  • 2006 – 54,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,680 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2013–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,680 miles (+779)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    128,680 miles
    Test number
    184440283916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,901 miles (+1,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    127,901 miles
    Test number
    752500690473
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,687 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,687 miles
    Test number
    976019322461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,360 miles (+3,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    126,360 miles
    Test number
    976178355593
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass122,829 miles (+2,234)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    122,829 miles
    Test number
    560730028355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,595 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,595 miles
    Test number
    320915243645
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail120,587 miles (+2,386)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,587 miles
    Test number
    968077117448
    • DangerousNearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  8. Pass118,201 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    118,201 miles
    Test number
    130100931411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail118,191 miles (+32)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,191 miles
    Test number
    438193794912
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% difference (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear fuel pipes corroded

  10. Fail118,159 miles (+23)9 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,159 miles
    Test number
    921155904532
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output water in outer lamp (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid level low

  11. Fail118,136 miles (+5,935)1 dangerous5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,136 miles
    Test number
    104217206326
    • DangerousNearside Rear fuel pipe excessively corroded (just after fuel filter)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust has a minor leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass112,201 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    112,201 miles
    Test number
    859072821055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail112,201 miles (+6,814)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,201 miles
    Test number
    494453042906
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass105,387 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    105,387 miles
    Test number
    266527795492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipes rusty
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn outer edge

  15. Fail105,387 miles (+5,629)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,387 miles
    Test number
    815224175140
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipes rusty

  16. Pass99,758 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    99,758 miles
    Test number
    737890733193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Fail99,752 miles (+123)12 failures1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,752 miles
    Test number
    296528423142
    • FailureCentre Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  18. Pass99,629 miles (+25)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    99,629 miles
    Test number
    913668050251
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  19. Fail99,604 miles (+6,220)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,604 miles
    Test number
    872697050246
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  20. Pass93,384 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    93,384 miles
    Test number
    243865749228
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight bind to n/s/f wheel

  21. Fail93,384 miles (+25,231)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,384 miles
    Test number
    443825849285
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight bind to n/s/f wheel

  22. Pass68,153 miles (+13,890)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    68,153 miles
    Test number
    833556047294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    54,263 miles
    Test number
    380779846422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NJE 478

What vehicle is registration NJE 478 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NJE 478 on a blue petrol BMW 840 first used on 21 Aug 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does NJE 478 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NJE 478 is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on NJE 478?
The MOT on NJE 478 is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NJE 478 done?
NJE 478 was recorded at 128,680 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 3,776 miles a year.
Has NJE 478 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NJE 478 has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on NJE 478 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 NJE 478 find?
NJE 478 passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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