BMW 840
Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 4,398 cc
R8 TERMOT history
R8 TER is a silver petrol BMW 840 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 213,185 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 213,185 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,497 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R8 TER
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 840
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R8 TER was last recorded at 213,185 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 2,253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 210,932 miles · 25 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,253 miles
- Average per year
- 5,497 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 213,185 miles
- 2025 – 210,932 miles
- 2024 – 208,402 miles
- 2023 – 205,570 miles
- 2022 – 203,387 miles
- 2021 – 200,487 miles
- 2020 – 199,781 miles
- 2019 – 196,569 miles
- 2018 – 193,540 miles
- 2017 – 191,013 miles
- 2016 – 186,664 miles
- 2015 – 170,994 miles
- 2014 – 157,650 miles
- 2013 – 145,909 miles
- 2012 – 132,975 miles
- 2011 – 116,273 miles
- 2010 – 110,190 miles
- 2009 – 106,458 miles
- 2007 – 105,634 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass213,185 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass213,185 miles (+2,253)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 213,185 miles
- Test number
- 822458427233
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass210,932 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 210,932 miles
- Test number
- 498099861639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail210,913 miles (+2,511)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,913 miles
- Test number
- 794450281802
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass208,402 miles (+2,832)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 208,402 miles
- Test number
- 333107648168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,570 miles (+2,183)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 205,570 miles
- Test number
- 100988992105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass203,387 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2023
- Odometer
- 203,387 miles
- Test number
- 464513637168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail203,387 miles (+2,900)1 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,387 miles
- Test number
- 778642613462
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Pass200,487 miles (+706)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2022
- Odometer
- 200,487 miles
- Test number
- 173416798873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass199,781 miles (+3,212)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 199,781 miles
- Test number
- 577472872900
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass196,569 miles (+57)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 196,569 miles
- Test number
- 453062034281
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Fail196,512 miles (+2,972)9 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,512 miles
- Test number
- 337358535114
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront to rear fuel pipes corroded
Pass193,540 miles (+2,527)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 193,540 miles
- Test number
- 738830827554
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryAll front to rear fuel lines corroded
Pass191,013 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 191,013 miles
- Test number
- 673800071011
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded all front to rear
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail191,013 miles (+4,349)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,013 miles
- Test number
- 516257447409
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded all front to rear
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass186,664 miles (+3)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 186,664 miles
- Test number
- 496227028925
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer cv joint worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail186,661 miles (+15,667)4 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,661 miles
- Test number
- 416197509174
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer cv joint worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass170,994 miles (+616)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 170,994 miles
- Test number
- 646032465057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,378 miles (+12,728)1 dangerous7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,378 miles
- Test number
- 358120645077
- DangerousO/s/f shock worn
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass157,650 miles (+11,741)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 157,650 miles
- Test number
- 389000554079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,909 miles (+12,934)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 145,909 miles
- Test number
- 136211053008
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass132,975 miles (+16,702)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 132,975 miles
- Test number
- 748749252026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,273 miles (+6,083)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 116,273 miles
- Test number
- 548709051070
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail110,190 miles (+3,732)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,190 miles
- Test number
- 901696470079
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass106,458 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 106,458 miles
- Test number
- 930807779017
- 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)
Fail106,456 miles (+822)9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,456 miles
- Test number
- 472022979031
- FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake disc excessively 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)
Pass105,634 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 105,634 miles
- Test number
- 132930167400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R8 TER
- Does R8 TER currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R8 TER is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R8 TER?
- The MOT on R8 TER is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R8 TER done?
- R8 TER was recorded at 213,185 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 5,497 miles a year.
- Has R8 TER ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R8 TER has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on R8 TER 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 R8 TER find?
- R8 TER passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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