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BMW 840

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T141 JRDMOT history

T141 JRD is a silver petrol BMW 840 first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2025
Mileage
130,856 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T141 JRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T141 JRD was last recorded at 130,856 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,834 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
1,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,856 miles
  • 2024 – 126,107 miles
  • 2023 – 121,279 miles
  • 2022 – 116,284 miles
  • 2021 – 109,679 miles
  • 2019 – 107,112 miles
  • 2018 – 106,317 miles
  • 2016 – 105,649 miles
  • 2011 – 104,398 miles
  • 2009 – 102,288 miles
  • 2008 – 97,402 miles
  • 2007 – 96,476 miles
  • 2005 – 94,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,856 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear disc corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear disc corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel has small amount of movement in upper suspension arm

What MOT failures 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail130,856 miles (+22)11 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,856 miles
    Test number
    818528764030
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel has small amount of movement in upper suspension arm

  2. Fail130,834 miles (+4,727)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,834 miles
    Test number
    906191776567
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt [marked] (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt [marked] (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt [marked] (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass126,107 miles (+4,828)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    126,107 miles
    Test number
    129353837081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,279 miles (+4,995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    121,279 miles
    Test number
    691739030123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Pass116,284 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    116,284 miles
    Test number
    697801815700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Small cracks to inside wall on both front tyres
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail116,284 miles (+6,605)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,284 miles
    Test number
    686769743080
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Small cracks to inside wall on both front tyres
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass109,679 miles (+2,567)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    109,679 miles
    Test number
    956025965733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,112 miles (+795)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,112 miles
    Test number
    996443489198
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass106,317 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,317 miles
    Test number
    476664656747
    • AdvisoryFuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

  10. Fail106,299 miles (+153)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,299 miles
    Test number
    943040802594
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  11. Fail106,146 miles (+497)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,146 miles
    Test number
    592784777895
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut 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))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle has corrosion

  12. Pass105,649 miles (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    105,649 miles
    Test number
    271603787827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,398 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    104,398 miles
    Test number
    686298621000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail104,378 miles (+2,090)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,378 miles
    Test number
    936246121046
    • 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)

  15. Pass102,288 miles (+4,886)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    102,288 miles
    Test number
    383868589422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    97,402 miles
    Test number
    150189828112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail97,402 miles (+926)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,402 miles
    Test number
    264488428435
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  18. Pass96,476 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    96,476 miles
    Test number
    132480147284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail96,430 miles (+1,546)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,430 miles
    Test number
    994085367151
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass94,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    94,884 miles
    Test number
    692235885114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T141 JRD

Does T141 JRD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T141 JRD expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T141 JRD?
The MOT on T141 JRD expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T141 JRD done?
T141 JRD was recorded at 130,856 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 1,782 miles a year.
Has T141 JRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T141 JRD has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T141 JRD 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 T141 JRD find?
T141 JRD failed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 11 major defects and 7 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; nearside rear parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel; nearside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 15 more.

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