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BMW 840

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T34 LDFMOT history

T34 LDF is a purple petrol BMW 840 first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 55,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
55,427 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T34 LDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T34 LDF was last recorded at 55,427 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 415 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,012 miles · 1 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
415 miles
Average per year
1,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,427 miles
  • 2024 – 55,012 miles
  • 2023 – 54,401 miles
  • 2022 – 53,468 miles
  • 2021 – 52,601 miles
  • 2020 – 51,520 miles
  • 2019 – 49,575 miles
  • 2018 – 46,437 miles
  • 2017 – 44,003 miles
  • 2016 – 42,878 miles
  • 2015 – 41,936 miles
  • 2013 – 41,198 miles
  • 2012 – 40,670 miles
  • 2011 – 40,014 miles
  • 2010 – 39,021 miles
  • 2009 – 38,325 miles
  • 2007 – 35,809 miles
  • 2006 – 34,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,427 miles
  • AdvisoryFront non excessive corrosion near all braking, suspension and steering components
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside fuel pipe corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,427 miles (+415)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    55,427 miles
    Test number
    679164448210
    • AdvisoryFront non excessive corrosion near all braking, suspension and steering components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside fuel pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass55,012 miles (+611)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    55,012 miles
    Test number
    831173034871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass54,401 miles (+933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    54,401 miles
    Test number
    831265554807
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass53,468 miles (+867)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    53,468 miles
    Test number
    662712028088
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass52,601 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,601 miles
    Test number
    721888874520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail52,598 miles (+1,078)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,598 miles
    Test number
    638206591187
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,520 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    51,520 miles
    Test number
    483352399185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail51,504 miles (+1,929)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,504 miles
    Test number
    248281694466
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass49,575 miles (+3,138)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,575 miles
    Test number
    924402039568
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass46,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    46,437 miles
    Test number
    881852270935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail46,437 miles (+2,434)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,437 miles
    Test number
    284432520394
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass44,003 miles (+1,125)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,003 miles
    Test number
    868935236206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,878 miles (+942)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    42,878 miles
    Test number
    970805997145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,936 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    41,936 miles
    Test number
    207312765407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel Pipes corroded
    • NoteFuel tank strap corroded but not seriously weakend

  15. Fail41,936 miles (+738)2 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,936 miles
    Test number
    447571665148
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel Pipes corroded
    • NoteFuel tank strap corroded but not seriously weakend

  16. Pass41,198 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    41,198 miles
    Test number
    365724513415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Fail41,198 miles (+528)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,198 miles
    Test number
    115743313226
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass40,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    40,670 miles
    Test number
    469869612270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,670 miles (+656)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,670 miles
    Test number
    226936212294
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pipes showing corrosion
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

  20. Pass40,014 miles (+1)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,014 miles
    Test number
    959975041245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSteering arm has slight play

  21. Fail40,013 miles (+23)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,013 miles
    Test number
    819997631269
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteSteering arm has slight play

  22. Pass39,990 miles (+67)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,990 miles
    Test number
    288386621433
    • NoteAir leak on engine
    • NoteFront and rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteN/s wiper blade not clearing screen very well

  23. Fail39,923 miles (+902)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,923 miles
    Test number
    328133071019
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAir leak on engine
    • NoteSlight corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

  24. Pass39,021 miles (+696)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,021 miles
    Test number
    384249940096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAir leak from front of engine

  25. Pass38,325 miles (+2,516)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,325 miles
    Test number
    962449069070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,809 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    35,809 miles
    Test number
    204158377463
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  27. Fail35,804 miles (+1,455)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,804 miles
    Test number
    162738577129
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  28. Pass34,349 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,349 miles
    Test number
    691219886086
    • NoteDamage to nearside rear bumper
    • NoteFront tyres bald on edges
    • NoteRear tyres @ 2mm

Questions about T34 LDF

Does T34 LDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T34 LDF expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T34 LDF?
The MOT on T34 LDF expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T34 LDF done?
T34 LDF was recorded at 55,427 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 1,081 miles a year.
Has T34 LDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T34 LDF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T34 LDF 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 T34 LDF find?
T34 LDF passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: front non excessive corrosion near all braking, suspension and steering components; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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