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BMW 840

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T296 AYXMOT history

T296 AYX is a blue petrol BMW 840 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 145,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
145,309 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T296 AYX
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 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T296 AYX was last recorded at 145,309 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 5,149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,160 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,149 miles
Average per year
3,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,309 miles
  • 2025 – 140,160 miles
  • 2024 – 137,979 miles
  • 2023 – 137,976 miles
  • 2022 – 137,752 miles
  • 2019 – 137,086 miles
  • 2018 – 137,053 miles
  • 2017 – 136,693 miles
  • 2015 – 133,041 miles
  • 2014 – 124,303 miles
  • 2013 – 114,633 miles
  • 2012 – 111,089 miles
  • 2011 – 106,500 miles
  • 2010 – 103,343 miles
  • 2009 – 96,965 miles
  • 2008 – 87,584 miles
  • 2007 – 80,490 miles
  • 2006 – 74,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,309 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight free play at steering wheel when rocking the steering

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.

  • Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,309 miles (+5,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    145,309 miles
    Test number
    345240648699
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight free play at steering wheel when rocking the steering

  2. Pass140,160 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    140,160 miles
    Test number
    703046214843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,979 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    137,979 miles
    Test number
    939469409858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass137,976 miles (+224)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    137,976 miles
    Test number
    575920594738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,752 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    137,752 miles
    Test number
    792596087878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,751 miles (+665)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,751 miles
    Test number
    722396339541
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass137,086 miles (+33)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    137,086 miles
    Test number
    418319590752
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side light cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog light cracked
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock-absorbers corroded
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and gearbox oil sump corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFloor to sill lip corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak/s

  8. Pass137,053 miles (+18)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    137,053 miles
    Test number
    853426730695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sidelight cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog light cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock-absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes splitting
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and gearbox oil sumps corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel hose at filter perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak at rear diff

  9. Fail137,035 miles (+342)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,035 miles
    Test number
    644366565393
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sidelight cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog light cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear shock-absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryRear trailing arm bushes splitting
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine and gearbox oil sumps corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel hose at filter perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak at rear diff

  10. Pass136,693 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    136,693 miles
    Test number
    243692859033
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on inner surface
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyre treads low
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded

  11. Fail136,693 miles (+3,652)4 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,693 miles
    Test number
    669192005428
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red reverse lights on dim with fog light (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroding on inner surface
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement most of rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyre reads low

  12. Pass133,041 miles (+220)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    133,041 miles
    Test number
    974388744055
    • AdvisoryABS reluctor rings corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat not tilting
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil sump corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn and corroded
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r fog light damaged
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak at diff
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak/s

  13. Fail132,821 miles1 failure16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,821 miles
    Test number
    270373107480
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryABS reluctor rings corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil sump corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded at joints and mountings
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak at diff
    • AdvisoryPassengers seat not tilting
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak/s

  14. Fail132,821 miles (+8,518)1 dangerous3 failures16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,821 miles
    Test number
    845211394382
    • DangerousFuel pipe leaking all three pipes running front to rear (7.2.3)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryABS relucter rings corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all at ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil sump corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded at joints and mountings
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak at diff.
    • AdvisoryOil leak/s
    • AdvisoryPassengers seat not tilting

  15. Pass124,303 miles8 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    124,303 miles
    Test number
    397242564110
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine and gearbox sump corroding
    • NoteFront exhaust joint badly corroded
    • NoteFuel pipes badly corroded
    • NoteN/s/f seat not tilting
    • NoteOil leak at diff
    • NoteOil leak/s

  16. Fail124,303 miles (+9,670)4 failures8 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,303 miles
    Test number
    137755354141
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine and gearbox sump corroding
    • NoteFront exhaust joint badly corroded
    • NoteFuel pipes badly corroded
    • NoteN/s/f seat not tilting
    • NoteOil leak at diff
    • NoteOil leak/s

  17. Pass114,633 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    114,633 miles
    Test number
    546590503171
    • 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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail114,629 miles (+3,540)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,629 miles
    Test number
    478709993095
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass111,089 miles (+4,589)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    111,089 miles
    Test number
    295368852103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteFront discs corroding

  20. Pass106,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    106,500 miles
    Test number
    185409731167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail106,500 miles (+3,157)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,500 miles
    Test number
    646079531186
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass103,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    103,343 miles
    Test number
    861278530170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail103,343 miles (+6,378)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,343 miles
    Test number
    243798130151
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  24. Pass96,965 miles (+9,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    96,965 miles
    Test number
    981999229093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass87,584 miles (+7,094)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    87,584 miles
    Test number
    901281638015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass80,490 miles (+5,590)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    80,490 miles
    Test number
    791304927079
    • NoteN/S FRONT TYRE WORN ON SHOULDERS

  27. Pass74,900 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    74,900 miles
    Test number
    781880126074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail74,894 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,894 miles
    Test number
    673428916055
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T296 AYX

Does T296 AYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T296 AYX is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T296 AYX?
The MOT on T296 AYX is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T296 AYX done?
T296 AYX was recorded at 145,309 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 3,457 miles a year.
Has T296 AYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T296 AYX has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T296 AYX 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 T296 AYX find?
T296 AYX passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine; slight free play at steering wheel when rocking the steering.

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