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BMW 840

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T949 NVWMOT history

T949 NVW is a blue petrol BMW 840 first used on 12 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 167,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2025
Mileage
167,187 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T949 NVW
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
12 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T949 NVW was last recorded at 167,187 miles on 17 Oct 2024, 119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,068 miles · 25 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
119 miles
Average per year
5,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 167,187 miles
  • 2022 – 167,068 miles
  • 2021 – 166,709 miles
  • 2020 – 166,289 miles
  • 2019 – 165,886 miles
  • 2018 – 165,093 miles
  • 2017 – 163,853 miles
  • 2016 – 161,469 miles
  • 2015 – 156,544 miles
  • 2014 – 149,546 miles
  • 2013 – 140,649 miles
  • 2012 – 129,143 miles
  • 2011 – 119,315 miles
  • 2010 – 109,321 miles
  • 2009 – 101,008 miles
  • 2008 – 86,542 miles
  • 2007 – 76,848 miles
  • 2006 – 67,948 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,187 miles
  • AdvisoryFront cross Bumper corroded
  • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded

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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear underneath car

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Cross member under radiator corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,187 miles (+119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    167,187 miles
    Test number
    977545220175
    • AdvisoryFront cross Bumper corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded
  2. Pass167,068 miles (+359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    167,068 miles
    Test number
    380085775184
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
  3. Pass166,709 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    166,709 miles
    Test number
    563922569223
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear underneath car
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCross member under radiator corroded
  4. Fail166,705 miles (+416)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,705 miles
    Test number
    269535922953
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear underneath car
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCross member under radiator corroded
  5. Pass166,289 miles (+403)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    166,289 miles
    Test number
    917287401438
    • AdvisoryFront Radiator support panel corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront and Rear subframes corroded.
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Rear.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Corner of radiator. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has slight damage to inner and outer kerbing bands.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides. (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass165,886 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    165,886 miles
    Test number
    784819470561
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusted
  7. Fail165,882 miles (+789)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,882 miles
    Test number
    717154593347
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant hose split leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusted
  8. Pass165,093 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    165,093 miles
    Test number
    495332627768
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp washers not working.
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear - both sides.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wheel arch liner missing.
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust system corroded.
  9. Fail165,093 miles (+1,240)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,093 miles
    Test number
    873867251157
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp washers not working.
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear - both sides.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower wheel arch liner missing.
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust system corroded.
  10. Pass163,853 miles (+2,384)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    163,853 miles
    Test number
    439108807493
    • AdvisoryN/S/R outer driveshaft cv joint gaiter damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box is very corroded
  11. Pass161,469 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    161,469 miles
    Test number
    963225224366
    • AdvisoryAll underside steel fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCheck control lamp illuminates intermitantly
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in lower radiator support crossmember
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated/corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in nearside front inner wing
    • AdvisorySpare wheel well corroded/deteriorated
  12. Fail161,469 miles (+4,925)1 failure13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,469 miles
    Test number
    133387484768
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Rear suspension arm (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryAll underside steel fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryCheck control lamp illuminates intermitantly
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in lower radiator support crossmember
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated/corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear suspension arm (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in nearside front inner wing
    • AdvisorySpare wheel well corroded/deteriorated
  13. Pass156,544 miles5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    156,544 miles
    Test number
    178399395459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteCorrosion front underside cross member.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteel fuel pipes corroded.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Fail156,544 miles (+6,998)2 failures5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,544 miles
    Test number
    149868995034
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteCorrosion front underside cross member.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteel fuel pipes corroded.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass149,546 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    149,546 miles
    Test number
    509957004171
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
  16. Fail149,546 miles (+8,897)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,546 miles
    Test number
    747985004172
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter missing (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
  17. Pass140,649 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    140,649 miles
    Test number
    605018973115
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteHeadlamp washers not working.
    • NoteLower radiator support panel corroded/deteriorated.
    • NoteSlight knock from steering mechanisam.
    • NoteSteel fuel pipes corroded.
  18. Fail140,649 miles (+11,506)3 failures1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,649 miles
    Test number
    689630073107
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • NoteHeadlamp washers not working.
    • NoteLower radiator support panel corroded/deteriorated.
    • NoteSteel fuel pipes corroded.
  19. Pass129,143 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    129,143 miles
    Test number
    259410082429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBrake pedal travel long.
  20. Fail129,142 miles (+9,827)6 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,142 miles
    Test number
    235557572100
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBrake pedal travel long.
  21. Pass119,315 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    119,315 miles
    Test number
    826179981139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
  22. Fail119,315 miles (+9,994)6 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,315 miles
    Test number
    779426181108
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
  23. Fail109,321 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,321 miles
    Test number
    102071340156
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  24. Pass109,321 miles (+8,313)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    109,321 miles
    Test number
    270871840454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass101,008 miles (+14,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    101,008 miles
    Test number
    281630499457
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass86,542 miles (+9,694)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    86,542 miles
    Test number
    271284748120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass76,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    76,848 miles
    Test number
    873462747158
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  28. Fail76,848 miles (+8,900)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,848 miles
    Test number
    993442747197
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  29. Fail67,948 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,948 miles
    Test number
    763742546103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
  30. Pass67,948 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    67,948 miles
    Test number
    844642546166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T949 NVW

Does T949 NVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T949 NVW expired on 16 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T949 NVW?
The MOT on T949 NVW expired on 16 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T949 NVW done?
T949 NVW was recorded at 167,187 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2024, an average of 5,391 miles a year.
Has T949 NVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T949 NVW has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T949 NVW 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 T949 NVW find?
T949 NVW passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: front cross bumper corroded; fuel pipe corroded.

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