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BMW 840

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T231 SDGMOT history

T231 SDG is a blue petrol BMW 840 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 185,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
185,154 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T231 SDG
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T231 SDG was last recorded at 185,154 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,153 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,154 miles
  • 2025 – 178,123 miles
  • 2024 – 172,641 miles
  • 2023 – 166,832 miles
  • 2022 – 160,983 miles
  • 2021 – 155,982 miles
  • 2020 – 153,060 miles
  • 2019 – 150,452 miles
  • 2018 – 145,374 miles
  • 2017 – 140,933 miles
  • 2016 – 134,490 miles
  • 2015 – 126,706 miles
  • 2014 – 119,404 miles
  • 2013 – 111,524 miles
  • 2012 – 102,409 miles
  • 2011 – 93,566 miles
  • 2010 – 82,746 miles
  • 2009 – 80,925 miles
  • 2008 – 76,335 miles
  • 2007 – 72,470 miles
  • 2006 – 67,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,154 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRONGLY ADVISE (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,154 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    185,154 miles
    Test number
    780135109745
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRONGLY ADVISE (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail185,153 miles (+7,030)2 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,153 miles
    Test number
    246671100120
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil STRONGLY ADVISE (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass178,123 miles (+5,482)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    178,123 miles
    Test number
    408176264699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass172,641 miles (+5,809)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    172,641 miles
    Test number
    925127584205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass166,832 miles (+5,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    166,832 miles
    Test number
    160727597398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Marked with white chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,983 miles (+5,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    160,983 miles
    Test number
    289226913679
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass155,982 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    155,982 miles
    Test number
    431268586162
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail155,981 miles (+2,921)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,981 miles
    Test number
    863736682100
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder Dropped (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass153,060 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    153,060 miles
    Test number
    889831022476
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail153,057 miles (+2,605)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,057 miles
    Test number
    575639074327
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse lamps come on dimly with side lights (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass150,452 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    150,452 miles
    Test number
    421935893714
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail150,447 miles (+5,073)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,447 miles
    Test number
    545210643893
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass145,374 miles (+4,441)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    145,374 miles
    Test number
    817581925143
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust strap corroded/broken but exhaust is still adequately supported
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear diff leaking oil

  14. Pass140,933 miles (+6,443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    140,933 miles
    Test number
    962726104562
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff

  15. Pass134,490 miles (+7,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    134,490 miles
    Test number
    203819396883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  16. Pass126,706 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    126,706 miles
    Test number
    779617775187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail126,705 miles (+7,301)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,705 miles
    Test number
    357774375156
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass119,404 miles (+7,880)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    119,404 miles
    Test number
    558555074163
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

  19. Pass111,524 miles (+9,115)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    111,524 miles
    Test number
    335085883133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass102,409 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    102,409 miles
    Test number
    327538282174
    • 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)

  21. Fail102,407 miles (+8,841)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,407 miles
    Test number
    386208682179
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass93,566 miles (+10,820)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    93,566 miles
    Test number
    499031901228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,746 miles (+1,821)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,746 miles
    Test number
    274320590493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,925 miles (+30)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    80,925 miles
    Test number
    923023629273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront trackcontrol arms rubber bushes split
    • NotePetrol pipes corroded

  25. Fail80,895 miles (+4,560)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,895 miles
    Test number
    333399719467
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake inbalance on front brakes
    • NoteFront trackcontrol arms rubber bushes split
    • NotePetrol pipes corroded

  26. Pass76,335 miles (+3,865)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    76,335 miles
    Test number
    890809438223
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront to rear metel fuel pipes corroded

  27. Pass72,470 miles (+4,647)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    72,470 miles
    Test number
    501138207247
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  28. Pass67,823 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    67,823 miles
    Test number
    101359706260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T231 SDG

Does T231 SDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T231 SDG is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T231 SDG?
The MOT on T231 SDG is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T231 SDG done?
T231 SDG was recorded at 185,154 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 5,871 miles a year.
Has T231 SDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T231 SDG has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T231 SDG 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 T231 SDG find?
T231 SDG passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil strongly advise.

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