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BMW 840

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T246 NAUMOT history

T246 NAU is a silver petrol BMW 840 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 102,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
102,694 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T246 NAU
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T246 NAU was last recorded at 102,694 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 469 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Dec 2007: 85,363 miles, lower than 114,780 miles on 17 Feb 2007.

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
102,225 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
469 miles
Average per year
1,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,694 miles
  • 2025 – 102,225 miles
  • 2024 – 98,185 miles
  • 2022 – 98,135 miles
  • 2019 – 97,865 miles
  • 2018 – 97,270 miles
  • 2017 – 96,424 miles
  • 2015 – 96,422 miles
  • 2010 – 94,596 miles
  • 2009 – 92,317 miles
  • 2007 – 85,379 miles
  • 2006 – 66,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,694 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,694 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    102,694 miles
    Test number
    247896518811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,225 miles (+4,040)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    102,225 miles
    Test number
    330728446825
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass98,185 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    98,185 miles
    Test number
    638820644760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,135 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,135 miles
    Test number
    358867739255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    97,865 miles
    Test number
    282842694609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail97,865 miles (+595)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,865 miles
    Test number
    151209627979
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass97,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,270 miles
    Test number
    927798213017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail97,270 miles (+846)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,270 miles
    Test number
    338024284897
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass96,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    96,424 miles
    Test number
    127963838166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail96,424 miles (+2)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,424 miles
    Test number
    347833859280
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  11. Pass96,422 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,422 miles
    Test number
    348096905264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,596 miles (+2,279)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    94,596 miles
    Test number
    141369880095
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
  13. Pass92,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    92,317 miles
    Test number
    922161029028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail92,317 miles (+6,938)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,317 miles
    Test number
    442630929072
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front seat does not tilt forward to give access to the rear seats
  15. Pass85,379 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    85,379 miles
    Test number
    854299147302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,363 miles (-29,417)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,363 miles
    Test number
    474084947320
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteDriver seat back wont lift up
  17. Pass114,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    114,780 miles
    Test number
    131188747444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail114,780 miles (+47,291)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,780 miles
    Test number
    511248647020
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  19. Pass67,489 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    67,489 miles
    Test number
    701318307071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    66,407 miles
    Test number
    993494946100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T246 NAU

Does T246 NAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T246 NAU is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T246 NAU?
The MOT on T246 NAU is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T246 NAU done?
T246 NAU was recorded at 102,694 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 1,789 miles a year.
Has T246 NAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T246 NAU has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on T246 NAU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Dec 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T246 NAU find?
T246 NAU passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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