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BMW 840

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 4,398 cc

C8 JHAMOT history

C8 JHA is a silver petrol BMW 840 first used on 15 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2023 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 115,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2023
Mileage
115,194 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2022
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 JHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
15 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2023
Latest MOT test
31 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 JHA was last recorded at 115,194 miles on 31 May 2022, 276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,918 miles · 9 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
276 miles
Average per year
907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 115,194 miles
  • 2021 – 114,918 miles
  • 2019 – 114,147 miles
  • 2018 – 113,583 miles
  • 2017 – 113,225 miles
  • 2015 – 113,126 miles
  • 2013 – 112,995 miles
  • 2012 – 112,688 miles
  • 2010 – 110,720 miles
  • 2009 – 108,452 miles
  • 2008 – 107,406 miles
  • 2007 – 105,264 miles
  • 2006 – 100,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,194 miles
  • AdvisoryAll fuel pipes, brake pipes and all of underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,194 miles (+276)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    115,194 miles
    Test number
    743432072660
    • AdvisoryAll fuel pipes, brake pipes and all of underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass114,918 miles (+771)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    114,918 miles
    Test number
    785116317562
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,147 miles (+28)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,147 miles
    Test number
    199514525636
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail114,119 miles (+536)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,119 miles
    Test number
    395343039519
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass113,583 miles (+358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    113,583 miles
    Test number
    141073794972
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  6. Pass113,225 miles (+99)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    113,225 miles
    Test number
    945086635835
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

  7. Pass113,126 miles (+131)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    113,126 miles
    Test number
    119718385177
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteOffside front shocker pitting

  8. Pass112,995 miles (+307)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    112,995 miles
    Test number
    937378473137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front discs corroding inner surface
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteRear sills corroding under trim

  9. Pass112,688 miles (+20)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    112,688 miles
    Test number
    818757762188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteFuel pipes corroding
    • NoteStone chipped screen

  10. Fail112,668 miles (+1,948)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,668 miles
    Test number
    775280362127
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteFuel pipes corroding
    • NoteStone chipped screen

  11. Pass110,720 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    110,720 miles
    Test number
    302522030432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail110,699 miles (+2,247)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,699 miles
    Test number
    942795520274
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass108,452 miles (+1,046)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    108,452 miles
    Test number
    231639699468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,406 miles (+2,142)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    107,406 miles
    Test number
    462089198168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass105,264 miles (+4,797)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    105,264 miles
    Test number
    564941817203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    100,467 miles
    Test number
    324047866084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,467 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,467 miles
    Test number
    874547966086
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about C8 JHA

Does C8 JHA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 JHA expired on 30 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 JHA?
The MOT on C8 JHA expired on 30 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 JHA done?
C8 JHA was recorded at 115,194 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2022, an average of 907 miles a year.
Has C8 JHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 JHA has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on C8 JHA 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 JHA find?
C8 JHA passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2022 with 3 advisories: all fuel pipes, brake pipes and all of underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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