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BMW 840

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T473 BSPMOT history

T473 BSP is a blue petrol BMW 840 first used on 18 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 100,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2024
Mileage
100,041 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,326 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T473 BSP
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
18 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T473 BSP was last recorded at 100,041 miles on 18 Oct 2023, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,006 miles · 12 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
3,326 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 100,041 miles
  • 2022 – 99,876 miles
  • 2021 – 99,811 miles
  • 2019 – 98,942 miles
  • 2017 – 96,956 miles
  • 2016 – 93,955 miles
  • 2015 – 93,902 miles
  • 2014 – 91,284 miles
  • 2013 – 84,589 miles
  • 2012 – 81,508 miles
  • 2011 – 75,932 miles
  • 2010 – 72,232 miles
  • 2009 – 65,532 miles
  • 2008 – 58,654 miles
  • 2007 – 51,034 miles
  • 2006 – 43,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,041 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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,041 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    100,041 miles
    Test number
    637471458841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail100,006 miles (+130)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,006 miles
    Test number
    348085175405
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass99,876 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    99,876 miles
    Test number
    909478293683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,811 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,811 miles
    Test number
    980864649879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,810 miles (+868)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,810 miles
    Test number
    979241815053
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush suspension mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass98,942 miles (+1,986)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,942 miles
    Test number
    515651012110
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear suspension and axle arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass96,956 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    96,956 miles
    Test number
    115721317750
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail96,956 miles (+3,001)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,956 miles
    Test number
    162856327523
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass93,955 miles (+53)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,955 miles
    Test number
    344580052476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail93,902 miles (+2,618)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,902 miles
    Test number
    245655279933
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass91,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    91,284 miles
    Test number
    608409384284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,282 miles (+6,693)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,282 miles
    Test number
    395099484241
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass84,589 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    84,589 miles
    Test number
    897293013385
    • 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)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder.

  14. Fail84,588 miles (+3,080)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,588 miles
    Test number
    679291803391
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • 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)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder.

  15. Pass81,508 miles (+5,576)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,508 miles
    Test number
    138051212355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,932 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,932 miles
    Test number
    499650401495
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail75,916 miles (+3,684)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,916 miles
    Test number
    735504591212
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass72,232 miles (+6,700)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    72,232 miles
    Test number
    612155200312
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail65,532 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,532 miles
    Test number
    291856089248
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  20. Pass65,532 miles (+6,878)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    65,532 miles
    Test number
    881606889257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  21. Pass58,654 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    58,654 miles
    Test number
    414560618467
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  22. Fail58,649 miles (+7,615)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,649 miles
    Test number
    873212508316
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  23. Pass51,034 miles (+7,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    51,034 miles
    Test number
    753384787255
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass43,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    43,503 miles
    Test number
    471652696208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T473 BSP

Does T473 BSP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T473 BSP expired on 17 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T473 BSP?
The MOT on T473 BSP expired on 17 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T473 BSP done?
T473 BSP was recorded at 100,041 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2023, an average of 3,326 miles a year.
Has T473 BSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T473 BSP has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T473 BSP 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 T473 BSP find?
T473 BSP passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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