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BMW 840

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T453 KHLMOT history

T453 KHL is a purple petrol BMW 840 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 177,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2024
Mileage
177,796 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T453 KHL
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2024
Latest MOT test
23 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T453 KHL was last recorded at 177,796 miles on 23 May 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,794 miles · 25 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 177,796 miles
  • 2022 – 177,779 miles
  • 2021 – 177,080 miles
  • 2020 – 176,176 miles
  • 2019 – 175,830 miles
  • 2018 – 175,430 miles
  • 2017 – 173,791 miles
  • 2016 – 173,039 miles
  • 2015 – 172,453 miles
  • 2014 – 171,772 miles
  • 2013 – 169,106 miles
  • 2012 – 166,175 miles
  • 2011 – 162,737 miles
  • 2010 – 160,779 miles
  • 2009 – 154,909 miles
  • 2008 – 149,026 miles
  • 2007 – 141,448 miles
  • 2006 – 134,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,796 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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub rose joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,796 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    177,796 miles
    Test number
    324478032430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail177,794 miles (+15)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,794 miles
    Test number
    448172186643
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail177,779 miles (+699)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,779 miles
    Test number
    831910869274
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder spray used

  4. Pass177,080 miles (+904)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    177,080 miles
    Test number
    324049528364
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly deteriorated (no freeplay) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front plastic inner wing fixings loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Body panel slightly loose not all sill cover fixings on the underside are present (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded coils difficult to see fully (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake efficiency has only just met the requirements may need adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryUnderside has been painted in a protective spray

  5. Pass176,176 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    176,176 miles
    Test number
    851385546070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass175,830 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    175,830 miles
    Test number
    734829106903
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering box
    • AdvisoryTank strap corroded

  7. Fail175,829 miles (+399)1 dangerous12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,829 miles
    Test number
    835297401700
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering box
    • AdvisoryTank strap corroded

  8. Pass175,430 miles (+1,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    175,430 miles
    Test number
    732359105124
    • AdvisoryPark brakeonly justmet requiredperformance

  9. Pass173,791 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    173,791 miles
    Test number
    396780834068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass173,039 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    173,039 miles
    Test number
    137408586901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass172,453 miles (+681)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    172,453 miles
    Test number
    915728155085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass171,772 miles (+2,666)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    171,772 miles
    Test number
    629125064065
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  13. Pass169,106 miles (+2,931)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    169,106 miles
    Test number
    617556243010
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  14. Pass166,175 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    166,175 miles
    Test number
    186813852031
    • NoteFuel lines rusty
    • NotePlay in steering box

  15. Fail166,175 miles (+3,438)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,175 miles
    Test number
    369098942026
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel lines rusty
    • NotePlay in steering box

  16. Pass162,737 miles (+1,958)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    162,737 miles
    Test number
    555408911011
    • NoteBoth headlights are on maximum lower limit of alignment

  17. Pass160,779 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    160,779 miles
    Test number
    180430040453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail160,775 miles (+5,866)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,775 miles
    Test number
    931546330019
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass154,909 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    154,909 miles
    Test number
    394908429022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail154,813 miles (+5,787)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,813 miles
    Test number
    392956129019
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
    • FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass149,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    149,026 miles
    Test number
    162202348046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail149,026 miles (+7,578)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,026 miles
    Test number
    733159538033
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass141,448 miles (+6,460)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    141,448 miles
    Test number
    181530347404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass134,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    134,988 miles
    Test number
    963199126145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T453 KHL

Does T453 KHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T453 KHL expired on 22 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T453 KHL?
The MOT on T453 KHL expired on 22 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T453 KHL done?
T453 KHL was recorded at 177,796 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2023, an average of 2,513 miles a year.
Has T453 KHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T453 KHL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T453 KHL 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 T453 KHL find?
T453 KHL passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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