BMW 840
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc
V84 HROMOT history
V84 HRO is a red petrol BMW 840 first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 84,472 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 84,472 mi
- At MOT on 3 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 1,815 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V84 HRO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 840
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Feb 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
V84 HRO was last recorded at 84,472 miles on 3 Feb 2025, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Feb 2011: 54,087 miles, lower than 54,441 miles on 23 Feb 2010.
- 1 Feb 2018: 76,107 miles, lower than 712,761 miles on 18 Jan 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 84,447 miles · 13 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 25 miles
- Average per year
- 1,815 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 84,472 miles
- 2023 – 84,447 miles
- 2022 – 84,066 miles
- 2021 – 83,494 miles
- 2020 – 83,062 miles
- 2019 – 78,531 miles
- 2018 – 76,107 miles
- 2017 – 712,761 miles
- 2016 – 66,223 miles
- 2015 – 60,585 miles
- 2014 – 57,792 miles
- 2013 – 57,557 miles
- 2012 – 56,545 miles
- 2011 – 54,087 miles
- 2010 – 54,441 miles
- 2009 – 53,828 miles
- 2008 – 52,241 miles
- 2007 – 50,689 miles
- 2006 – 50,079 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail84,472 miles
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth when fog lamp operated - reverse lights illuminate (4.5.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
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 Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail84,472 miles (+25)4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,472 miles
- Test number
- 854303423343
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth when fog lamp operated - reverse lights illuminate (4.5.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
Pass84,447 miles2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 84,447 miles
- Test number
- 417923209638
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail84,447 miles (+381)2 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,447 miles
- Test number
- 913653850635
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass84,066 miles (+572)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 84,066 miles
- Test number
- 238834915607
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass83,494 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 83,494 miles
- Test number
- 287009900920
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail83,493 miles (+431)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,493 miles
- Test number
- 851825985380
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass83,062 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 83,062 miles
- Test number
- 999002052141
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail83,062 miles (+4,531)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,062 miles
- Test number
- 815747488116
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass78,531 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 78,531 miles
- Test number
- 537466557428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,531 miles (+2,424)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,531 miles
- Test number
- 394507251299
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Pass76,107 miles (-636,654)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 76,107 miles
- Test number
- 621610243421
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass712,761 miles (+646,538)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 712,761 miles
- Test number
- 536389223742
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Pass66,223 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 66,223 miles
- Test number
- 349208603207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,222 miles (+5,637)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,222 miles
- Test number
- 234006960121
- FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass60,585 miles (+2,793)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 60,585 miles
- Test number
- 368367445066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,792 miles (+235)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 57,792 miles
- Test number
- 137929744404
- 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)
Pass57,557 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 57,557 miles
- Test number
- 939548453086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,520 miles (+975)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,520 miles
- Test number
- 878915143040
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass56,545 miles (+2,458)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 56,545 miles
- Test number
- 237873432009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,087 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 54,087 miles
- Test number
- 637028441090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,087 miles (-354)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,087 miles
- Test number
- 917838241058
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass54,441 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 54,441 miles
- Test number
- 972054650028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,402 miles (+574)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,402 miles
- Test number
- 320253950065
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fail53,828 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,828 miles
- Test number
- 380005739036
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass53,828 miles (+1,587)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 53,828 miles
- Test number
- 851165039084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,241 miles (+1,552)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 52,241 miles
- Test number
- 781838138098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,689 miles (+610)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 50,689 miles
- Test number
- 681417847039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,079 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 50,079 miles
- Test number
- 314551156065
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Questions about V84 HRO
- Does V84 HRO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V84 HRO expired on 19 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V84 HRO?
- The MOT on V84 HRO expired on 19 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V84 HRO done?
- V84 HRO was recorded at 84,472 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2025, an average of 1,815 miles a year.
- Has V84 HRO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V84 HRO has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on V84 HRO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 17 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V84 HRO find?
- V84 HRO failed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2025 with 4 major defects and 9 advisories: nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 10 more.
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