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BMW 840

Purple · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc

T8 KWDMOT history

T8 KWD is a purple petrol BMW 840 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
145,875 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 KWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 KWD was last recorded at 145,875 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 1,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,147 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,728 miles
Average per year
2,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,875 miles
  • 2025 – 144,147 miles
  • 2024 – 141,485 miles
  • 2023 – 140,148 miles
  • 2021 – 138,921 miles
  • 2020 – 137,755 miles
  • 2019 – 136,686 miles
  • 2018 – 135,396 miles
  • 2017 – 133,360 miles
  • 2016 – 130,203 miles
  • 2015 – 127,735 miles
  • 2014 – 126,818 miles
  • 2013 – 124,355 miles
  • 2012 – 120,040 miles
  • 2011 – 117,192 miles
  • 2010 – 113,066 miles
  • 2008 – 111,456 miles
  • 2007 – 107,712 miles
  • 2006 – 95,529 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,875 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Vertical arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,875 miles (+1,728)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    145,875 miles
    Test number
    879273076364
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Vertical arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass144,147 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    144,147 miles
    Test number
    648906956795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,485 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,485 miles
    Test number
    313693847312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,148 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    140,148 miles
    Test number
    752766003695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,921 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    138,921 miles
    Test number
    306081190738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,755 miles (+1,069)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    137,755 miles
    Test number
    884427314612
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass136,686 miles (+1,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    136,686 miles
    Test number
    698994167078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass135,396 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    135,396 miles
    Test number
    552030556072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass133,360 miles (+3,157)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    133,360 miles
    Test number
    796619939247
    • AdvisoryAll four tyre pressure valves are perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear rigid pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joining sleave to rear box (7.1.2)

  10. Pass130,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    130,203 miles
    Test number
    901319231393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,203 miles (+2,468)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,203 miles
    Test number
    677255402024
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass127,735 miles (+917)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    127,735 miles
    Test number
    589189005249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass126,818 miles (+2,463)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    126,818 miles
    Test number
    425851194148
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges and have light cracking in tread.

  14. Pass124,355 miles (+4,315)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    124,355 miles
    Test number
    706044563162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass120,040 miles (+2,848)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    120,040 miles
    Test number
    636886962145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,192 miles (+4,126)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    117,192 miles
    Test number
    108495061156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  17. Pass113,066 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    113,066 miles
    Test number
    872403980175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar linkage lower ball joint dust cover split

  18. Fail113,065 miles (+4)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,065 miles
    Test number
    941122980134
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar linkage lower ball joint dust cover split

  19. Fail113,061 miles (+1,605)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,061 miles
    Test number
    232954370407
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass111,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    111,456 miles
    Test number
    981593878215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail111,456 miles (+3,744)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,456 miles
    Test number
    133992768284
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass107,712 miles (+12,183)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    107,712 miles
    Test number
    464213327101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass95,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    95,529 miles
    Test number
    542358726198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 KWD

Does T8 KWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 KWD is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 KWD?
The MOT on T8 KWD is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 KWD done?
T8 KWD was recorded at 145,875 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 2,530 miles a year.
Has T8 KWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 KWD has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on T8 KWD 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 T8 KWD find?
T8 KWD passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated vertical arm.; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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