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BMW 840

Silver · Petrol · 1995 · 3,982 cc

M288 WUDMOT history

M288 WUD is a silver petrol BMW 840 first used on 6 Apr 1995. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 106,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
106,005 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,527 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M288 WUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,982 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
6 Apr 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M288 WUD was last recorded at 106,005 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 2,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,948 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,057 miles
Average per year
1,527 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,005 miles
  • 2025 – 103,948 miles
  • 2024 – 102,594 miles
  • 2023 – 101,889 miles
  • 2022 – 97,939 miles
  • 2021 – 93,478 miles
  • 2020 – 91,778 miles
  • 2019 – 90,526 miles
  • 2018 – 88,763 miles
  • 2017 – 86,689 miles
  • 2016 – 86,442 miles
  • 2015 – 86,170 miles
  • 2014 – 85,842 miles
  • 2013 – 85,103 miles
  • 2012 – 84,089 miles
  • 2011 – 82,830 miles
  • 2010 – 81,101 miles
  • 2009 – 81,092 miles
  • 2008 – 79,426 miles
  • 2007 – 77,473 miles
  • 2006 – 75,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,005 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,005 miles (+2,057)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    106,005 miles
    Test number
    136298110775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,948 miles (+1,354)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    103,948 miles
    Test number
    586288621606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,594 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    102,594 miles
    Test number
    285235585106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail102,588 miles (+699)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,588 miles
    Test number
    596313343487
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass101,889 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    101,889 miles
    Test number
    917201150525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail101,885 miles (+3,946)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,885 miles
    Test number
    924090636593
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass97,939 miles (+4,461)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    97,939 miles
    Test number
    336641679667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,478 miles (+1,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,478 miles
    Test number
    155210967255
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass91,778 miles (+1,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    91,778 miles
    Test number
    338610943995
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass90,526 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    90,526 miles
    Test number
    502749004102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,763 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,763 miles
    Test number
    880543403995
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail88,762 miles (+2,073)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,762 miles
    Test number
    978134467656
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear perished

  13. Pass86,689 miles (+247)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,689 miles
    Test number
    918957287587
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass86,442 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,442 miles
    Test number
    297727798066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,170 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    86,170 miles
    Test number
    476005625210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,842 miles
    Test number
    509245704260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,842 miles (+739)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,842 miles
    Test number
    559145804252
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass85,103 miles (+1,014)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,103 miles
    Test number
    458403883144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,089 miles (+1,259)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    84,089 miles
    Test number
    326090282123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,830 miles (+1,729)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,830 miles
    Test number
    799180861166
    • NoteOffside rear outer upper suspension joint has slight play.

  21. Pass81,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    81,101 miles
    Test number
    152853580188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,101 miles (+9)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,101 miles
    Test number
    821063280112
    • FailureOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • NoteRear Number Plate Begining To Fade
    • NoteSlight Corroision To Both Rear Brake Pipes
    • NoteSlight Corrosion To Both Front Brake Discs
    • NoteSlight Corrosion To Rear Brake Discs
    • NoteWipers Poor Condition

  23. Pass81,092 miles (+1,666)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    81,092 miles
    Test number
    634850479130
    • NoteFront discs slightly corroded on inner edges

  24. Pass79,426 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    79,426 miles
    Test number
    403650848185
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBoth front bump stops deteriated
    • NoteN/s exhaust catalyst broken up/rattles

  25. Fail79,426 miles (+1,953)5 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,426 miles
    Test number
    414436238106
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBoth front bump stops deteriated
    • NoteN/s exhaust catalyst broken up/rattles

  26. Pass77,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    77,473 miles
    Test number
    473980037128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail77,473 miles (+2,180)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,473 miles
    Test number
    741020337157
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  28. Pass75,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    75,293 miles
    Test number
    693765646143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M288 WUD

Does M288 WUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M288 WUD is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on M288 WUD?
The MOT on M288 WUD is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M288 WUD done?
M288 WUD was recorded at 106,005 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 1,527 miles a year.
Has M288 WUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M288 WUD has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on M288 WUD 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 M288 WUD find?
M288 WUD passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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