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BMW 840

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T409 VHOMOT history

T409 VHO is a green petrol BMW 840 first used on 27 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 118,865 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
118,865 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T409 VHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T409 VHO was last recorded at 118,865 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 1,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,624 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,241 miles
Average per year
2,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,865 miles
  • 2025 – 117,624 miles
  • 2024 – 116,802 miles
  • 2023 – 115,412 miles
  • 2022 – 113,521 miles
  • 2021 – 111,580 miles
  • 2020 – 110,796 miles
  • 2019 – 108,035 miles
  • 2018 – 107,016 miles
  • 2017 – 106,999 miles
  • 2015 – 106,006 miles
  • 2014 – 105,123 miles
  • 2013 – 103,523 miles
  • 2012 – 101,848 miles
  • 2011 – 100,193 miles
  • 2010 – 97,350 miles
  • 2009 – 94,760 miles
  • 2008 – 91,785 miles
  • 2007 – 87,530 miles
  • 2006 – 81,084 miles
  • 2005 – 73,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,865 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.

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,865 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    118,865 miles
    Test number
    256289028628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass117,624 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    117,624 miles
    Test number
    254763122879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass116,802 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    116,802 miles
    Test number
    347092385579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass115,412 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,412 miles
    Test number
    892411883907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail115,410 miles (+1,889)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,410 miles
    Test number
    710090069291
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass113,521 miles (+1,941)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    113,521 miles
    Test number
    679774758219
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,580 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    111,580 miles
    Test number
    231076780684
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail111,580 miles (+784)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,580 miles
    Test number
    901154650409
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass110,796 miles (+2,761)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,796 miles
    Test number
    373574755257
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass108,035 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    108,035 miles
    Test number
    922225963198
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail108,035 miles (+1,019)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,035 miles
    Test number
    454362729857
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass107,016 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    107,016 miles
    Test number
    416536804894
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass106,999 miles (+993)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    106,999 miles
    Test number
    529276524411
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered,osr shock abs cover insecure

  14. Pass106,006 miles (+883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    106,006 miles
    Test number
    147517636345
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes rusty,outer sills covered

  15. Pass105,123 miles (+1,600)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    105,123 miles
    Test number
    339069764476
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass103,523 miles (+1,675)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    103,523 miles
    Test number
    276955053219
    • NoteOuter sills covered

  17. Pass101,848 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    101,848 miles
    Test number
    736666772251
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail101,848 miles (+1,655)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,848 miles
    Test number
    698166172231
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass100,193 miles (+70)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    100,193 miles
    Test number
    998332761244
    • NoteSome wear to front discs

  20. Fail100,123 miles (+2,773)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,123 miles
    Test number
    469107951244
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSome wear to front discs

  21. Pass97,350 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    97,350 miles
    Test number
    904764410229
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front discs worn

  22. Fail97,350 miles (+2,590)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,350 miles
    Test number
    254384810247
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front discs worn

  23. Pass94,760 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    94,760 miles
    Test number
    131516489206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail94,712 miles (+2,927)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,712 miles
    Test number
    863534849235
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass91,785 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    91,785 miles
    Test number
    112689638239
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail91,785 miles (+4,255)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,785 miles
    Test number
    160939438250
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass87,530 miles (+6,446)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    87,530 miles
    Test number
    362828627255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass81,084 miles (+7,841)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    81,084 miles
    Test number
    870058526227
    • NoteSlight wear in front brake discs and pads † †slight exhaust leak from centre joint, old repair done

  29. Pass73,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    73,243 miles
    Test number
    324169645334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T409 VHO

Does T409 VHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T409 VHO is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T409 VHO?
The MOT on T409 VHO is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T409 VHO done?
T409 VHO was recorded at 118,865 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 2,270 miles a year.
Has T409 VHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T409 VHO has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T409 VHO 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 T409 VHO find?
T409 VHO passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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