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BMW 840

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T197 ARXMOT history

T197 ARX is a black petrol BMW 840 first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 108,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
108,498 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T197 ARX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T197 ARX was last recorded at 108,498 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Apr 2013: 56,450 miles, lower than 57,378 miles on 14 Nov 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,190 miles · 20 Dec 2019
Between the last two tests
308 miles
Average per year
3,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,498 miles
  • 2019 – 108,190 miles
  • 2018 – 101,105 miles
  • 2017 – 87,495 miles
  • 2016 – 68,755 miles
  • 2015 – 64,528 miles
  • 2014 – 60,134 miles
  • 2013 – 56,450 miles
  • 2011 – 57,378 miles
  • 2010 – 56,571 miles
  • 2009 – 55,041 miles
  • 2008 – 51,424 miles
  • 2007 – 47,053 miles
  • 2006 – 43,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,498 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAll tyres perished

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,498 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    108,498 miles
    Test number
    152631394976
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished

  2. Fail108,495 miles (+305)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,495 miles
    Test number
    953860870174
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished

  3. Pass108,190 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,190 miles
    Test number
    541762213632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail108,190 miles (+7,085)5 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,190 miles
    Test number
    444766538100
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass101,105 miles (+13,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    101,105 miles
    Test number
    994851233802
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side

  6. Pass87,495 miles (+18,740)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,495 miles
    Test number
    787339208416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,755 miles (+4,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,755 miles
    Test number
    791840668609
    • AdvisoryNsr upper suspension arm rubber bush deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOsr lower fuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisorySuspect slight play from steering system

  8. Pass64,528 miles (+4,394)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    64,528 miles
    Test number
    235138135168
    • NoteNsr lower fuel pipe corroded
    • NoteSuspect movement from osr suspension arm

  9. Pass60,134 miles (+3,684)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,134 miles
    Test number
    657078824106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,450 miles (-928)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,450 miles
    Test number
    346950003181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,378 miles (+807)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,378 miles
    Test number
    636158411300
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  12. Pass56,571 miles (+1,530)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,571 miles
    Test number
    174510460200
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside front drop-link bar upper ball joint cover split

  13. Pass55,041 miles (+3,617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    55,041 miles
    Test number
    941043899252
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass51,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    51,424 miles
    Test number
    210254638355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,424 miles (+4,371)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,424 miles
    Test number
    993193538358
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass47,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    47,053 miles
    Test number
    544223627384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,049 miles (+3,131)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,049 miles
    Test number
    440763227311
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail43,918 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,918 miles
    Test number
    320047426378
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  19. Pass43,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    43,918 miles
    Test number
    410917126401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T197 ARX

Does T197 ARX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T197 ARX is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T197 ARX?
The MOT on T197 ARX is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T197 ARX done?
T197 ARX was recorded at 108,498 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 3,348 miles a year.
Has T197 ARX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T197 ARX has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T197 ARX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T197 ARX find?
T197 ARX passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: all tyres perished.

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