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BMW 840

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 4,398 cc

C8 HEXMOT history

C8 HEX is a blue petrol BMW 840 first used on 1 May 1996. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 130,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
130,951 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 HEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 May 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 HEX was last recorded at 130,951 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,203 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
748 miles
Average per year
3,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,951 miles
  • 2025 – 130,203 miles
  • 2019 – 130,045 miles
  • 2016 – 123,693 miles
  • 2015 – 116,024 miles
  • 2014 – 112,831 miles
  • 2012 – 108,993 miles
  • 2011 – 101,832 miles
  • 2009 – 95,772 miles
  • 2008 – 79,930 miles
  • 2007 – 69,769 miles
  • 2006 – 54,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,951 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front lower suspension components.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,951 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    130,951 miles
    Test number
    478278791182
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front lower suspension components.

  2. Fail130,951 miles (+748)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,951 miles
    Test number
    497340629844
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front lower suspension components.

  3. Pass130,203 miles5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    130,203 miles
    Test number
    713726621685
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail130,203 miles (+158)1 repaired5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,203 miles
    Test number
    690127019474
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass130,045 miles (+6,352)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    130,045 miles
    Test number
    315190805202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass123,693 miles (+7,669)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    123,693 miles
    Test number
    276132321030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,024 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    116,024 miles
    Test number
    986000825288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,831 miles (+3,838)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    112,831 miles
    Test number
    815537014277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,993 miles (+7,161)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    108,993 miles
    Test number
    438482522183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,832 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    101,832 miles
    Test number
    735938111130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,826 miles (+6,054)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,826 miles
    Test number
    475757911112
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass95,772 miles (+15,842)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    95,772 miles
    Test number
    290925839371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,930 miles (+10,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    79,930 miles
    Test number
    374971458196
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass69,769 miles (+14,960)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    69,769 miles
    Test number
    182912907137
    • NoteADVISE REAR TYRES ON WEAR MARKERS

  15. Pass54,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    54,809 miles
    Test number
    960163286090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,809 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,809 miles
    Test number
    384191886071
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C8 HEX

Does C8 HEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 HEX is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 HEX?
The MOT on C8 HEX is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 HEX done?
C8 HEX was recorded at 130,951 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 3,789 miles a year.
Has C8 HEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 HEX has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 HEX 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 C8 HEX find?
C8 HEX passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute; offside rear direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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