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BMW 840

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc

J8 HVDMOT history

J8 HVD is a silver petrol BMW 840 first used on 17 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2024 and it has passed 13 of 14 MOT tests, with 152,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2024
Mileage
152,551 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2023
MOT tests
14
13 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 HVD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2024
Latest MOT test
4 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 HVD was last recorded at 152,551 miles on 4 May 2023, 2,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
150,225 miles · 21 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2,326 miles
Average per year
3,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 152,551 miles
  • 2022 – 150,225 miles
  • 2021 – 149,905 miles
  • 2020 – 149,504 miles
  • 2014 – 148,743 miles
  • 2013 – 144,888 miles
  • 2012 – 139,681 miles
  • 2011 – 133,487 miles
  • 2010 – 121,495 miles
  • 2009 – 112,503 miles
  • 2008 – 103,151 miles
  • 2007 – 93,701 miles
  • 2006 – 85,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,551 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOuter sill trims prevent full inspection

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass152,551 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    152,551 miles
    Test number
    767146187140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill trims prevent full inspection

  2. Fail152,551 miles (+2,326)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,551 miles
    Test number
    743669779271
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sill trims prevent full inspection

  3. Pass150,225 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    150,225 miles
    Test number
    617237757544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,905 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    149,905 miles
    Test number
    891148797710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass149,504 miles (+761)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    149,504 miles
    Test number
    266987357614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,743 miles (+3,855)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    148,743 miles
    Test number
    387343164036
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  7. Pass144,888 miles (+5,207)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    144,888 miles
    Test number
    486096763056
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Pass139,681 miles (+6,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    139,681 miles
    Test number
    989277362054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass133,487 miles (+11,992)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    133,487 miles
    Test number
    559823171045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass121,495 miles (+8,992)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    121,495 miles
    Test number
    122138160499
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  11. Pass112,503 miles (+9,352)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    112,503 miles
    Test number
    420648769073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,151 miles (+9,450)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    103,151 miles
    Test number
    110310778057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,701 miles (+8,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    93,701 miles
    Test number
    163765167028
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass85,661 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    85,661 miles
    Test number
    130537866418
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about J8 HVD

Does J8 HVD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 HVD expired on 3 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 HVD?
The MOT on J8 HVD expired on 3 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 HVD done?
J8 HVD was recorded at 152,551 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2023, an average of 3,899 miles a year.
Has J8 HVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 HVD has failed 1 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on J8 HVD 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 J8 HVD find?
J8 HVD passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; outer sill trims prevent full inspection.

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