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BMW 840

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 3,982 cc

V32 DPLMOT history

V32 DPL is a blue petrol BMW 840 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 140,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
140,665 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V32 DPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,982 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V32 DPL was last recorded at 140,665 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,611 miles · 18 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
4,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,665 miles
  • 2024 – 140,611 miles
  • 2023 – 140,591 miles
  • 2022 – 140,440 miles
  • 2021 – 139,806 miles
  • 2020 – 139,326 miles
  • 2017 – 137,414 miles
  • 2016 – 137,349 miles
  • 2015 – 133,904 miles
  • 2014 – 125,147 miles
  • 2013 – 114,296 miles
  • 2011 – 92,300 miles
  • 2010 – 68,125 miles
  • 2009 – 66,629 miles
  • 2007 – 62,737 miles
  • 2005 – 57,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,665 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,665 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    140,665 miles
    Test number
    374753033779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass140,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    140,611 miles
    Test number
    735465283915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail140,611 miles (+20)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,611 miles
    Test number
    289703834426
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass140,591 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    140,591 miles
    Test number
    409536733358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,440 miles (+634)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    140,440 miles
    Test number
    231597570812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass139,806 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    139,806 miles
    Test number
    206208550019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail139,712 miles (+386)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,712 miles
    Test number
    304740780786
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass139,326 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    139,326 miles
    Test number
    971529037319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Approximately 1mm of lateral movement in inner bush/pin. We recommend checking by BMW main dealer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail139,321 miles (+1,907)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,321 miles
    Test number
    291138008558
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass137,414 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    137,414 miles
    Test number
    816790864346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  11. Fail137,349 miles (+3,445)2 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,349 miles
    Test number
    131224810088
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (2x pipes) (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass133,904 miles (+8,757)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    133,904 miles
    Test number
    275080134354
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Central of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play Drop-arm balljoint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryDriver's seat, back not releasing
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sill/Jacking point corroded but not within any prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders

  13. Pass125,147 miles (+10,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    125,147 miles
    Test number
    837112454373
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail114,296 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,296 miles
    Test number
    186031753321
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass114,296 miles (+7,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    114,296 miles
    Test number
    218891553390
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass106,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    106,416 miles
    Test number
    366263503053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,416 miles (+14,116)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,416 miles
    Test number
    819503103064
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

  18. Pass92,300 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    92,300 miles
    Test number
    138296951369
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDrivers seat back does not release.

  19. Fail92,300 miles (+14,204)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,300 miles
    Test number
    859496451393
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDrivers seat back does not release.

  20. Pass78,096 miles (+9,971)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    78,096 miles
    Test number
    139016501479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,125 miles (+1,496)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    68,125 miles
    Test number
    892166100074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    66,629 miles
    Test number
    903164109124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,628 miles (+3,891)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,628 miles
    Test number
    400764409132
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass62,737 miles (+4,873)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    62,737 miles
    Test number
    690773727172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    57,864 miles
    Test number
    424890245468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V32 DPL

Does V32 DPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V32 DPL is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V32 DPL?
The MOT on V32 DPL is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V32 DPL done?
V32 DPL was recorded at 140,665 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 4,064 miles a year.
Has V32 DPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V32 DPL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V32 DPL 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 V32 DPL find?
V32 DPL passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear inner suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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