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BMW 840

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

S40 PJFMOT history

S40 PJF is a blue petrol BMW 840 first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 270,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
270,248 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 PJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 PJF was last recorded at 270,248 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 9,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
261,204 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,044 miles
Average per year
12,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 270,248 miles
  • 2025 – 261,204 miles
  • 2024 – 255,230 miles
  • 2023 – 252,242 miles
  • 2022 – 247,427 miles
  • 2021 – 238,304 miles
  • 2020 – 234,470 miles
  • 2019 – 228,851 miles
  • 2018 – 222,328 miles
  • 2015 – 197,071 miles
  • 2014 – 180,505 miles
  • 2013 – 172,596 miles
  • 2012 – 162,510 miles
  • 2011 – 144,635 miles
  • 2010 – 120,904 miles
  • 2009 – 96,780 miles
  • 2008 – 74,772 miles
  • 2007 – 55,090 miles
  • 2006 – 29,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass270,248 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill at rear jacking point (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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass270,248 miles (+9,044)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    270,248 miles
    Test number
    423024063617
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill at rear jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass261,204 miles (+5,974)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    261,204 miles
    Test number
    272054877619
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass255,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    255,230 miles
    Test number
    683469901390
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail255,230 miles (+2,988)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,230 miles
    Test number
    623130620601
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass252,242 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    252,242 miles
    Test number
    554737504358
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail252,242 miles (+4,815)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,242 miles
    Test number
    532445983047
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass247,427 miles (+3,854)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    247,427 miles
    Test number
    997264757697
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass243,573 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    243,573 miles
    Test number
    176726206054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm that spring sits on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail243,573 miles (+5,269)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,573 miles
    Test number
    484419972501
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm that spring sits on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass238,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    238,304 miles
    Test number
    335311850636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail238,304 miles (+3,834)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,304 miles
    Test number
    844844431530
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  12. Pass234,470 miles (+5,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    234,470 miles
    Test number
    139036099725
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear diff oil leak

  13. Pass228,851 miles (+6,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    228,851 miles
    Test number
    210851447194
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass222,328 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    222,328 miles
    Test number
    805651830655
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail222,322 miles (+25,251)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,322 miles
    Test number
    732319851009
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front track control arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front track control arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass197,071 miles (+16,566)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    197,071 miles
    Test number
    196143082280
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play centre tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Bushes breaking up (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFuel hose slightly damaged Metal fuel lines rusty (7.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hole in inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass180,505 miles (+7,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    180,505 miles
    Test number
    319572554461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass172,596 miles (+10,086)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    172,596 miles
    Test number
    967939643213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass162,510 miles (+17,875)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    162,510 miles
    Test number
    465596322257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass144,635 miles (+23,731)9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    144,635 miles
    Test number
    705404111269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass120,904 miles (+24,124)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    120,904 miles
    Test number
    534467010240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,780 miles (+22,008)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    96,780 miles
    Test number
    564710619278
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass74,772 miles (+19,682)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    74,772 miles
    Test number
    710736928294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,090 miles (+25,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    55,090 miles
    Test number
    630614367213
    • 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)

  25. Pass29,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,783 miles
    Test number
    234038746247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 PJF

Does S40 PJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 PJF is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 PJF?
The MOT on S40 PJF is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 PJF done?
S40 PJF was recorded at 270,248 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 12,005 miles a year.
Has S40 PJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 PJF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 PJF 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 S40 PJF find?
S40 PJF passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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