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BMW 840

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 4,398 cc

P840 OGNMOT history

P840 OGN is a green petrol BMW 840 first used on 5 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2026
Mileage
89,921 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P840 OGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
5 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P840 OGN was last recorded at 89,921 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,848 miles · 26 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
73 miles
Average per year
1,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,921 miles
  • 2024 – 89,848 miles
  • 2023 – 89,621 miles
  • 2022 – 88,794 miles
  • 2021 – 88,567 miles
  • 2020 – 87,640 miles
  • 2019 – 87,191 miles
  • 2018 – 86,586 miles
  • 2017 – 85,474 miles
  • 2016 – 84,429 miles
  • 2015 – 83,082 miles
  • 2014 – 82,053 miles
  • 2013 – 81,338 miles
  • 2012 – 80,862 miles
  • 2011 – 79,671 miles
  • 2010 – 75,536 miles
  • 2009 – 72,767 miles
  • 2008 – 71,680 miles
  • 2007 – 68,701 miles
  • 2006 – 63,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,921 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,921 miles (+73)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    89,921 miles
    Test number
    640996991526
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass89,848 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    89,848 miles
    Test number
    908928373997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,621 miles (+827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,621 miles
    Test number
    935713333384
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS SWITCH (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,794 miles (+227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    88,794 miles
    Test number
    334776238678
    • AdvisoryOffside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,567 miles (+927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    88,567 miles
    Test number
    489446397462
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,640 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    87,640 miles
    Test number
    602643202771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,191 miles (+605)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    87,191 miles
    Test number
    354920633654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Slight play in Nearside engine mounting bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central hub bush slightly worn resulting in slight play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Central hub bush slightly worn resulting in slight play but not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,586 miles
    Test number
    263903421123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,586 miles (+1,112)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,586 miles
    Test number
    326549361252
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Pass85,474 miles (+1,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,474 miles
    Test number
    691885886018
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass84,429 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,429 miles
    Test number
    566598065514
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail84,429 miles (+1,347)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,429 miles
    Test number
    601622830785
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass83,082 miles (+1)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,082 miles
    Test number
    496260885082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyre wall's cracking.
    • NoteCorrosion on offside fuel pipe.
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail83,081 miles (+1,028)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,081 miles
    Test number
    326369175091
    • 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 Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyre wall's cracking.
    • NoteCorrosion on offside fuel pipe.
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass82,053 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,053 miles
    Test number
    648045684054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCorrison on o/s fuel pipe.
    • NoteExhaust cat rattling.
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall. 235/45/R17 94W
    • NoteSlight damage to offside front outer tyre wall. 235/45/R17 94W

  16. Fail82,053 miles (+715)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,053 miles
    Test number
    279325984049
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteCorrison on o/s fuel pipe.
    • NoteExhaust cat rattling.
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall. 235/45/R17 94W
    • NoteSlight damage to offside front outer tyre wall. 235/45/R17 94W

  17. Pass81,338 miles (+476)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,338 miles
    Test number
    817433863074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteN/s exhaust cat rattling
    • NoteO/s/r fuel pipe very rusty close to fail
    • NoteWipers poor

  18. Pass80,862 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    80,862 miles
    Test number
    689303882085
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail80,861 miles (+1,190)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,861 miles
    Test number
    158652582408
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass79,671 miles (+4,135)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,671 miles
    Test number
    127867271065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass75,536 miles (+2,769)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,536 miles
    Test number
    760642460054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear exhaust boxes deterioated by corrosion

  22. Pass72,767 miles (+1,087)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    72,767 miles
    Test number
    362264339064
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass71,680 miles (+2,979)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    71,680 miles
    Test number
    721360888139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail68,701 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,701 miles
    Test number
    160118787142
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass68,701 miles (+5,467)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    68,701 miles
    Test number
    890978887196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,234 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    63,234 miles
    Test number
    242501356475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about P840 OGN

Does P840 OGN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P840 OGN expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P840 OGN?
The MOT on P840 OGN expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P840 OGN done?
P840 OGN was recorded at 89,921 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 1,391 miles a year.
Has P840 OGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P840 OGN has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on P840 OGN 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 P840 OGN find?
P840 OGN passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; fuel pipe/s corroded, and 4 more.

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