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BMW 840

Grey · Petrol · 1995 · 3,982 cc

M126 AOTMOT history

M126 AOT is a grey petrol BMW 840 first used on 31 Mar 1995. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,624 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M126 AOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,982 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Mar 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M126 AOT was last recorded at 95,624 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 2,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,303 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,321 miles
Average per year
830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,624 miles
  • 2025 – 93,303 miles
  • 2024 – 91,906 miles
  • 2023 – 89,312 miles
  • 2022 – 86,195 miles
  • 2021 – 86,037 miles
  • 2020 – 85,864 miles
  • 2019 – 85,670 miles
  • 2018 – 85,347 miles
  • 2017 – 84,809 miles
  • 2016 – 84,187 miles
  • 2015 – 83,613 miles
  • 2014 – 82,986 miles
  • 2012 – 82,567 miles
  • 2011 – 82,209 miles
  • 2010 – 80,599 miles
  • 2009 – 79,869 miles
  • 2007 – 79,528 miles
  • 2006 – 79,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,624 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all back and front brake discs very minor corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryManufacturers sill covers fitted obscuring full sill inspectionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySlight leak rear differential

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory11 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory11 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,624 miles (+2,321)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,624 miles
    Test number
    183442903556
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all back and front brake discs very minor corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryManufacturers sill covers fitted obscuring full sill inspection
    • AdvisorySlight leak rear differential

  2. Pass93,303 miles (+1,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,303 miles
    Test number
    315738947438
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on rear diff

  3. Pass91,906 miles (+2,594)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,906 miles
    Test number
    639726773422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower inner bush on track control arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower inner bush on track control arm deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLeak on rear differential
    • AdvisoryManufacturers sill covers fitted obscuring full sill inspection

  4. Pass89,312 miles (+3,117)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,312 miles
    Test number
    514693181660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,195 miles (+158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    86,195 miles
    Test number
    758316576312
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  6. Pass86,037 miles (+173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    86,037 miles
    Test number
    876269993137
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded front-rear

  7. Pass85,864 miles (+194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    85,864 miles
    Test number
    800245405389
    • AdvisoryFuel hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

  8. Pass85,670 miles (+323)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,670 miles
    Test number
    934070784040
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose corroded front to rear (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass85,347 miles (+538)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,347 miles
    Test number
    872170558973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPE CORRODED NOT LEAKING
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySLIGHT FREE PLAY BETWEEN STEERING BOX INPUT AND OUTPUT DRAG LING

  10. Pass84,809 miles (+622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,809 miles
    Test number
    304123267282
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryMain fuel pipe corroded no visible leaks

  11. Pass84,187 miles (+574)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    84,187 miles
    Test number
    378590343086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal fuel pipe o/s corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension joint gaiters perishing

  12. Pass83,613 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,613 miles
    Test number
    219373935118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMain fuel pipe down o/s of car corroded

  13. Fail83,613 miles (+627)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,613 miles
    Test number
    839853735166
    • 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMain fuel pipe down o/s of car corroded

  14. Pass82,986 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    82,986 miles
    Test number
    675044334192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outside edge.
    • NoteRear fog light operation affects the reverse lights and number plate lights.

  15. Fail82,986 miles (+419)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,986 miles
    Test number
    257683934166
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outside edge.
    • NoteRear fog light operation affects the reverse lights and number plate lights.

  16. Pass82,567 miles (+14)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,567 miles
    Test number
    308474842248
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Fail82,553 miles (+344)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,553 miles
    Test number
    748102642211
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  18. Pass82,209 miles (+50)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    82,209 miles
    Test number
    249872461205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail82,159 miles (+43)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,159 miles
    Test number
    117876851206
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail82,116 miles (+85)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,116 miles
    Test number
    707138841216
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipes rusty
    • NoteSlight play in lower part of steering column when steering rocked

  21. Fail82,031 miles (+1,432)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,031 miles
    Test number
    219680731218
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipes rusty at rear
    • NoteSlight play in lower part off steering column when steering rocked

  22. Pass80,599 miles (+730)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    80,599 miles
    Test number
    953178240171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass79,869 miles (+341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    79,869 miles
    Test number
    604434429220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass79,528 miles (+5)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    79,528 miles
    Test number
    201030007292
    • NoteNear side front anti roll bar link arm slight play
    • NoteOff side and near side rear brake flexi hose slightly perished
    • NoteRear fuel pipe corroded

  25. Fail79,523 miles (+380)2 dangerous5 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,523 miles
    Test number
    553483897192
    • DangerousNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNear side front anti roll bar slight play
    • NoteNoise from front brakes
    • NoteOff side and near side rear brake flexi hose pipes slightly deteriorating
    • NoteRear fuel pipe corroded

  26. Pass79,143 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    79,143 miles
    Test number
    284972106179
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about M126 AOT

Does M126 AOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M126 AOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on M126 AOT?
The MOT on M126 AOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M126 AOT done?
M126 AOT was recorded at 95,624 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 830 miles a year.
Has M126 AOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M126 AOT has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2015.
Has the mileage on M126 AOT 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 M126 AOT find?
M126 AOT passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all back and front brake discs very minor corrosion on faces; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp; manufacturers sill covers fitted obscuring full sill inspection, and 1 more.

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