R512ABK

BMW 840

1997 · Blue · Petrol · 4,398 cc

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MOT

Valid

Expires 26 Feb 2027 (126 days left)

Tax

Taxed

Due 01 Mar 2027 (129 days left)

Mileage

164,325 mi

At MOT on 21 Feb 2026

About R512ABK

Registration R512ABK is a 1997 blue BMW 840 with a 4,398cc petrol engine. The vehicle is approximately 29 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The current MOT certificate is valid until 26 February 2027, which is 126 days away. Booking the next test early is recommended, as slots fill up quickly near expiry.

Vehicle tax is paid and next due on 01 March 2027, 129 days from today.

The vehicle has 24 MOT tests on record, including 20 passes and 4 failures, with 38 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 164,325 miles on 21 February 2026. The vehicle has covered an average of 1,205 miles per year across its MOT history, below the UK average of around 7,400, suggesting light use.

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MOT History 24 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 989484103640
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2027
Mileage recorded: 164,325 MI
Registration at time of test: R512ABK
Data source: DVSA

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT test number: 651475840444
Mileage recorded: 158,168 MI
Registration at time of test: R512ABK
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

MOT test number: 167901122568
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2022
Mileage recorded: 155,868 MI
Registration at time of test: R512ABK
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MOT test number: 816673932902
Expiry date: 04 Jan 2021
Mileage recorded: 154,275 MI
Registration at time of test: R512ABK
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MOT test number: 828741697895
Mileage recorded: 154,275 MI
Registration at time of test: R512ABK
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MAJOR Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

MOT test number: 605762735106
Expiry date: 11 May 2016
Mileage recorded: 152,744 MI
Registration at time of test: R512ABK
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

USER ENTERED Nail in offside front tyre

USER ENTERED offside rear tyre worn to limit of 1.6mm

USER ENTERED nearside front inner wheel arch shroud insecure

MOT test number: 805842682151
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2013
Mileage recorded: 152,435 MI
Registration at time of test: R512ABK
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

USER ENTERED oil leak from diff

USER ENTERED oil leak from gearbox

MOT test number: 108226901254
Mileage recorded: 151,674 MI
Registration at time of test: R512ABK
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ADVISORY Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

ADVISORY Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

USER ENTERED Nail in offside front tyre

USER ENTERED Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

USER ENTERED offside rear top ball joint boot split

USER ENTERED nearside rear shocker rubber boot missing.

MOT test number: 150209689437
Mileage recorded: 146,676 MI
Registration at time of test: R512ABK
Data source: DVSA

DANGEROUS Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

FAIL Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle specifications

Model: 840
Fuel Type: PETROL
Engine Size: 4,398 cc
First Registered: Aug 1997
First Used on Road: 04 Aug 1997
Wheelplan: 2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Last V5C Issued: 03 Mar 2020
Safety Recall: Unknown
Export Marker: No

Tyre Size

Standard fitment 235/50R16 Staggered

Wheel size 16" 17" 18"

All four wheels 16" wheel

235/50R16 W 93

Front tyre

Width

235 mm

Tread width

Profile

50%

Sidewall

Wheel

16"

Rim

Speed W

168 mph

Max speed

Load 93

650 kg

Per tyre

Front 17" wheel

235/45R17 W 93

Front tyre

Width

235 mm

Tread width

Profile

45%

Sidewall

Wheel

17"

Rim

Speed W

168 mph

Max speed

Load 93

650 kg

Per tyre

Rear 17" wheel

265/40R17 W 96

Rear tyre

Width

265 mm

Tread width

Profile

40%

Sidewall

Wheel

17"

Rim

Speed W

168 mph

Max speed

Load 96

710 kg

Per tyre

This car runs wider tyres at the rear than the front (a staggered setup), so front and rear are not interchangeable.

Front 18" wheel

245/40R18 W 93

Front tyre

Width

245 mm

Tread width

Profile

40%

Sidewall

Wheel

18"

Rim

Speed W

168 mph

Max speed

Load 93

650 kg

Per tyre

Rear 18" wheel

285/35R18 W 97

Rear tyre

Width

285 mm

Tread width

Profile

35%

Sidewall

Wheel

18"

Rim

Speed W

168 mph

Max speed

Load 97

730 kg

Per tyre

This car runs wider tyres at the rear than the front (a staggered setup), so front and rear are not interchangeable.

What do these numbers mean?

Take 225/45R18 W 91 as an example:

225 is the tread width in millimetres.
45 is the profile: the sidewall height is 45% of the width.
R18 means a radial tyre on an 18 inch wheel.
W is the speed rating (the fastest the tyre is rated for, 168 mph here).
91 is the load index (the most weight one tyre can carry, 615 kg here).

Manufacturer standard (OE) tyre sizes for this vehicle. Always check the sizes printed on your existing tyres or the sticker inside the driver's door before buying, as fitments can vary by trim and wheel option.

Data from DVLA & DVSA. For personal use only, always verify independently before purchase decisions. Last updated 22 Oct 2026 at 19:22.