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BMW 640

Black · Petrol · 2014 · 2,979 cc

V8 SMBMOT history

V8 SMB is a black petrol BMW 640 first used on 27 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 54,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
54,156 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 SMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
640
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,979 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
27 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 SMB was last recorded at 54,156 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 1,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,738 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,418 miles
Average per year
2,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,156 miles
  • 2025 – 52,738 miles
  • 2024 – 51,448 miles
  • 2023 – 48,600 miles
  • 2021 – 45,648 miles
  • 2020 – 44,401 miles
  • 2019 – 43,054 miles
  • 2018 – 39,553 miles
  • 2017 – 31,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,156 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,156 miles (+1,418)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    54,156 miles
    Test number
    438380879479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,738 miles (+1,290)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    52,738 miles
    Test number
    203378815319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    51,448 miles
    Test number
    649138116722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail51,448 miles (+2,848)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,448 miles
    Test number
    220258343777
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass48,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,600 miles
    Test number
    499668420961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail48,600 miles (+2,952)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,600 miles
    Test number
    138784792825
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass45,648 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    45,648 miles
    Test number
    140627405108
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass45,617 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    45,617 miles
    Test number
    982652895194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,401 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    44,401 miles
    Test number
    651523888172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  10. Pass44,351 miles (+1,297)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    44,351 miles
    Test number
    555136716850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    43,054 miles
    Test number
    594889827859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail43,054 miles (+3,501)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,054 miles
    Test number
    553715286422
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass39,553 miles (+8,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    39,553 miles
    Test number
    138208684657
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Pass31,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    31,533 miles
    Test number
    554913392719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,533 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,533 miles
    Test number
    367410376740
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about V8 SMB

Does V8 SMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 SMB is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 SMB?
The MOT on V8 SMB is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 SMB done?
V8 SMB was recorded at 54,156 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 2,535 miles a year.
Has V8 SMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 SMB has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V8 SMB 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 V8 SMB find?
V8 SMB passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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