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BMW 840

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T824 AYJMOT history

T824 AYJ is a silver petrol BMW 840 first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,261 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T824 AYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T824 AYJ was last recorded at 83,261 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,989 miles · 27 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
272 miles
Average per year
1,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,261 miles
  • 2022 – 82,989 miles
  • 2020 – 82,344 miles
  • 2019 – 82,119 miles
  • 2018 – 81,254 miles
  • 2017 – 80,383 miles
  • 2016 – 78,984 miles
  • 2015 – 77,593 miles
  • 2014 – 76,902 miles
  • 2013 – 75,367 miles
  • 2012 – 69,966 miles
  • 2011 – 64,783 miles
  • 2010 – 62,780 miles
  • 2009 – 60,422 miles
  • 2008 – 58,225 miles
  • 2007 – 55,655 miles
  • 2005 – 49,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,261 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,261 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,261 miles
    Test number
    876516762770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,989 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,989 miles
    Test number
    249833702804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,344 miles (+225)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,344 miles
    Test number
    958666105257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive dampness on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive dampness on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass82,119 miles (+865)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,119 miles
    Test number
    252602911006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass81,254 miles (+871)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,254 miles
    Test number
    184308718969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,383 miles (+1,399)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,383 miles
    Test number
    978631330011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,984 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    78,984 miles
    Test number
    827581995736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,957 miles (+1,364)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,957 miles
    Test number
    675750669733
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top mount (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded various
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt coil spring cup (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt coil spring cup (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass77,593 miles (+691)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,593 miles
    Test number
    162635495515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,902 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    76,902 miles
    Test number
    228032534308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,367 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,367 miles
    Test number
    405800453322
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass75,367 miles (+5,401)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,367 miles
    Test number
    668720953347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass69,966 miles (+5,183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,966 miles
    Test number
    366652842318
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension 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 Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass64,783 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    64,783 miles
    Test number
    596355451388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail64,783 miles (+60)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,783 miles
    Test number
    959015751327
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail64,723 miles (+1,943)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,723 miles
    Test number
    457754151344
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on the outer edges
    • NoteSlight movement in steering drag link

  17. Pass62,780 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,780 miles
    Test number
    490622190261
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges & both rear tyres starting to wear low.
    • NoteSlight play in front steering arm.

  18. Fail62,780 miles (+2,358)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,780 miles
    Test number
    333462790272
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges & both rear tyres starting to wear low.
    • NoteSlight play in front steering arm.

  19. Pass60,422 miles (+2,197)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    60,422 miles
    Test number
    710063799215
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass58,225 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,225 miles
    Test number
    931599488282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,655 miles
    Test number
    603791697257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail55,655 miles (+6,015)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,655 miles
    Test number
    331271097470
    • 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)

  23. Pass49,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    49,640 miles
    Test number
    653726425343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T824 AYJ

Does T824 AYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T824 AYJ is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T824 AYJ?
The MOT on T824 AYJ is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T824 AYJ done?
T824 AYJ was recorded at 83,261 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 1,655 miles a year.
Has T824 AYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T824 AYJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on T824 AYJ 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 T824 AYJ find?
T824 AYJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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