
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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryFront cross Bumper corroded
- AdvisoryFuel pipe corroded
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.
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
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
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
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
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))
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Pass149,546 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 149,546 miles
- Test number
- 509957004171
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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)
Pass109,321 miles (+8,313)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2011
- Odometer
- 109,321 miles
- Test number
- 270871840454
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass86,542 miles (+9,694)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2009
- Odometer
- 86,542 miles
- Test number
- 271284748120
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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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