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BMW 840

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc

S800 TADMOT history

S800 TAD is a red petrol BMW 840 first used on 4 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 127,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jun 2024
Mileage
127,405 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S800 TAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S800 TAD was last recorded at 127,405 miles on 30 Jun 2023, 5,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,002 miles · 13 May 2022
Between the last two tests
5,403 miles
Average per year
3,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,405 miles
  • 2022 – 122,002 miles
  • 2021 – 120,000 miles
  • 2015 – 118,347 miles
  • 2014 – 116,506 miles
  • 2013 – 111,217 miles
  • 2012 – 105,619 miles
  • 2011 – 98,075 miles
  • 2010 – 89,044 miles
  • 2009 – 82,950 miles
  • 2008 – 79,950 miles
  • 2007 – 78,194 miles
  • 2006 – 68,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,405 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlastic Body Kit Covering Sills

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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,405 miles (+5,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    127,405 miles
    Test number
    610222810822
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic Body Kit Covering Sills

  2. Pass122,002 miles (+2,002)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    122,002 miles
    Test number
    600162087800
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,000 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    120,000 miles
    Test number
    961558739195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,347 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    118,347 miles
    Test number
    197184635141
    • NoteFront and rear subframe surface rust
    • NoteOffside front suspension arm slight play in balljoint
    • NoteRear brake disc slight worn

  5. Fail118,347 miles (+1,841)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,347 miles
    Test number
    517462235111
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront and rear subframe surface rust
    • NoteOffside front suspension arm slight play in balljoint
    • NoteRear brake disc slight worn

  6. Pass116,506 miles (+5,289)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    116,506 miles
    Test number
    736762934177
    • NoteRear brake disc lipp slightly worn
    • NoteRear diff leaking slightly

  7. Pass111,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    111,217 miles
    Test number
    447174513194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail111,217 miles (+5,598)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,217 miles
    Test number
    435792113171
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass105,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    105,619 miles
    Test number
    299351932496
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Fail105,619 miles (+7,544)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,619 miles
    Test number
    246589122458
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass98,075 miles (+9,031)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    98,075 miles
    Test number
    475684621113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,044 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    89,044 miles
    Test number
    223600630462
    • 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)

  13. Fail89,044 miles (+6,094)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,044 miles
    Test number
    231287820438
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  14. Pass82,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,950 miles
    Test number
    294498729426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,950 miles (+3,000)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,950 miles
    Test number
    481031829185
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass79,950 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    79,950 miles
    Test number
    200854538425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,194 miles (+9,609)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    78,194 miles
    Test number
    411952227193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    68,585 miles
    Test number
    871503026118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S800 TAD

Does S800 TAD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S800 TAD expired on 29 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S800 TAD?
The MOT on S800 TAD expired on 29 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S800 TAD done?
S800 TAD was recorded at 127,405 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2023, an average of 3,428 miles a year.
Has S800 TAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S800 TAD has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2015.
Has the mileage on S800 TAD 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 S800 TAD find?
S800 TAD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2023 with 2 advisories: front coil spring corroded; plastic body kit covering sills.

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