BMW 840
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc
T870 SPAMOT history
T870 SPA is a green petrol BMW 840 first used on 28 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 116,959 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 116,959 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 19 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 1,767 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T870 SPA
- 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
- 28 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T870 SPA was last recorded at 116,959 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 116,937 miles · 21 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 22 miles
- Average per year
- 1,767 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,959 miles
- 2025 – 116,937 miles
- 2024 – 116,917 miles
- 2023 – 116,605 miles
- 2022 – 116,374 miles
- 2021 – 116,015 miles
- 2019 – 115,023 miles
- 2018 – 113,472 miles
- 2017 – 113,247 miles
- 2015 – 112,553 miles
- 2014 – 110,731 miles
- 2013 – 110,562 miles
- 2012 – 105,288 miles
- 2011 – 97,272 miles
- 2010 – 95,336 miles
- 2009 – 92,680 miles
- 2008 – 86,924 miles
- 2007 – 82,267 miles
- 2006 – 82,210 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,959 miles
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,959 miles (+22)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 116,959 miles
- Test number
- 921961112891
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass116,937 miles (+20)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 116,937 miles
- Test number
- 842544860601
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass116,917 miles (+312)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 116,917 miles
- Test number
- 243395741079
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass116,605 miles (+231)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 116,605 miles
- Test number
- 228303690555
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass116,374 miles (+359)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 116,374 miles
- Test number
- 898499255375
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass116,015 miles (+992)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 116,015 miles
- Test number
- 887638416230
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s centres (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass115,023 miles (+1,551)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 115,023 miles
- Test number
- 186774715316
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
Pass113,472 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 113,472 miles
- Test number
- 518233940687
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail113,472 miles (+225)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,472 miles
- Test number
- 634862899874
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,247 miles (+694)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 113,247 miles
- Test number
- 544592117420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,553 miles (+1,822)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 112,553 miles
- Test number
- 876027375113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,731 miles (+169)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 110,731 miles
- Test number
- 738906374140
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass110,562 miles (+5,274)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 110,562 miles
- Test number
- 707645193060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,288 miles (+8,016)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 105,288 miles
- Test number
- 379344302108
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass97,272 miles (+1,936)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 97,272 miles
- Test number
- 405000591019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,336 miles (+2,656)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 95,336 miles
- Test number
- 191750020128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,680 miles (+5,756)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 92,680 miles
- Test number
- 594295279022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,924 miles (+4,657)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 86,924 miles
- Test number
- 504340288053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,267 miles (+57)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 82,267 miles
- Test number
- 452956687057
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass82,210 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2007
- Odometer
- 82,210 miles
- Test number
- 792575946165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T870 SPA
- Does T870 SPA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T870 SPA is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T870 SPA?
- The MOT on T870 SPA 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 T870 SPA done?
- T870 SPA was recorded at 116,959 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 1,767 miles a year.
- Has T870 SPA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T870 SPA has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2018.
- Has the mileage on T870 SPA 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 T870 SPA find?
- T870 SPA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front coil spring corroded; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear.
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