BMW 840
Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 4,398 cc
A12 LJFMOT history
A12 LJF is a blue petrol BMW 840 first used on 9 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,680 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 132,680 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,242 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A12 LJF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 840
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 9 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
A12 LJF was last recorded at 132,680 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 3,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 129,301 miles · 29 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,379 miles
- Average per year
- 4,242 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 132,680 miles
- 2025 – 129,301 miles
- 2024 – 124,928 miles
- 2023 – 124,274 miles
- 2022 – 123,708 miles
- 2021 – 123,003 miles
- 2019 – 122,806 miles
- 2015 – 122,184 miles
- 2014 – 114,935 miles
- 2013 – 105,777 miles
- 2012 – 95,443 miles
- 2011 – 86,686 miles
- 2010 – 76,204 miles
- 2009 – 68,808 miles
- 2008 – 63,733 miles
- 2007 – 56,088 miles
- 2006 – 47,254 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass132,680 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2012
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
23 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,680 miles (+3,379)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 132,680 miles
- Test number
- 820319316588
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass129,301 miles (+4,373)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 129,301 miles
- Test number
- 883028126576
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
Pass124,928 miles (+654)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 124,928 miles
- Test number
- 845301430886
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,274 miles (+566)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 124,274 miles
- Test number
- 887653692950
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,708 miles (+705)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 123,708 miles
- Test number
- 178889759688
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,003 miles (+197)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 123,003 miles
- Test number
- 528922040970
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass122,806 miles (+622)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 122,806 miles
- Test number
- 961656530579
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,184 miles (+7,249)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 122,184 miles
- Test number
- 968629935171
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass114,935 miles (+9,158)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 114,935 miles
- Test number
- 657434844188
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteAll fuel pipes corroded
Pass105,777 miles (+10,334)8 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 105,777 miles
- Test number
- 396358753131
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear diff leaking
Pass95,443 miles (+677)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 95,443 miles
- Test number
- 627574162183
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail94,766 miles (+8,080)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,766 miles
- Test number
- 818138652136
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass86,686 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 86,686 miles
- Test number
- 919956541191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,686 miles (+10,482)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,686 miles
- Test number
- 246770541453
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass76,204 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 76,204 miles
- Test number
- 951084740147
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteAll tyres wearing on edges
- NoteNearside headlamp glass broken
Fail76,204 miles (+7,396)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,204 miles
- Test number
- 694934440164
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteAll tyres wearing on edges
- NoteNearside headlamp glass broken
- NoteRattle from within offside catalytic converter
Pass68,808 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 68,808 miles
- Test number
- 664260059165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,808 miles4 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,808 miles
- Test number
- 294626849132
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
Fail68,808 miles (+5,075)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,808 miles
- Test number
- 723426449159
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
Pass63,733 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 63,733 miles
- Test number
- 633738258133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,728 miles (+7,640)3 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,728 miles
- Test number
- 771065358150
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front brake discs in poor condition
Pass56,088 miles (+8,834)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 56,088 miles
- Test number
- 562279357196
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
Pass47,254 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2007
- Odometer
- 47,254 miles
- Test number
- 120665546179
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Questions about A12 LJF
- Does A12 LJF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 LJF is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on A12 LJF?
- The MOT on A12 LJF is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has A12 LJF done?
- A12 LJF was recorded at 132,680 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 4,242 miles a year.
- Has A12 LJF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A12 LJF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2012.
- Has the mileage on A12 LJF 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 A12 LJF find?
- A12 LJF passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
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