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BMW 840

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T588 LDAMOT history

T588 LDA is a yellow petrol BMW 840 first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2022 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 87,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2022
Mileage
87,432 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2021
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T588 LDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T588 LDA was last recorded at 87,432 miles on 1 Nov 2021, 3,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,545 miles · 7 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
3,887 miles
Average per year
2,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 87,432 miles
  • 2020 – 83,545 miles
  • 2018 – 83,452 miles
  • 2017 – 81,334 miles
  • 2015 – 81,049 miles
  • 2012 – 77,753 miles
  • 2011 – 68,682 miles
  • 2010 – 67,506 miles
  • 2009 – 64,152 miles
  • 2008 – 59,612 miles
  • 2007 – 56,137 miles
  • 2006 – 52,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,432 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,432 miles (+3,887)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,432 miles
    Test number
    657169613835
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass83,545 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,545 miles
    Test number
    206499862460
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail83,544 miles (+62)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,544 miles
    Test number
    553072005199
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,482 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    83,482 miles
    Test number
    255393033603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,452 miles (+2,118)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,452 miles
    Test number
    458298912264
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnable to check for corrosion to nearside sill as plastic cover sill fitted

  6. Pass81,334 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    81,334 miles
    Test number
    675853368605
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  7. Fail81,332 miles (+283)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,332 miles
    Test number
    482784429451
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Pass81,049 miles (+3,296)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    81,049 miles
    Test number
    165787305187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,753 miles (+9,071)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,753 miles
    Test number
    458779492162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteO/s/f top strut mount slightly worn
    • NotePlastic trims fitted over sills

  10. Pass68,682 miles (+1,176)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,682 miles
    Test number
    445881001120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,506 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,506 miles
    Test number
    922783180024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,505 miles (+3,353)7 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,505 miles
    Test number
    110297360492
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCorrosion on o/s/f strutdamper piston
    • NoteSteering idler bush worn

  13. Pass64,152 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    64,152 miles
    Test number
    753202679047
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail64,152 miles (+4,540)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,152 miles
    Test number
    191512269006
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass59,612 miles (+3,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,612 miles
    Test number
    180664048474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass56,137 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,137 miles
    Test number
    500844747047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,133 miles (+3,910)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,133 miles
    Test number
    943123647063
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass52,223 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,223 miles
    Test number
    953354346042
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

Questions about T588 LDA

Does T588 LDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T588 LDA expired on 6 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T588 LDA?
The MOT on T588 LDA expired on 6 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T588 LDA done?
T588 LDA was recorded at 87,432 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2021, an average of 2,240 miles a year.
Has T588 LDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T588 LDA has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T588 LDA 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 T588 LDA find?
T588 LDA passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded both front to rear; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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