BMW 840
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc
L4 HOJMOT history
L4 HOJ is a silver petrol BMW 840 first used on 9 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2022 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 117,959 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 117,959 mi
- At MOT on 11 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,397 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 HOJ
- 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
- 9 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 HOJ was last recorded at 117,959 miles on 11 Dec 2021, 850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2017.
- Previous MOT
- 117,109 miles · 18 Oct 2017
- Between the last two tests
- 850 miles
- Average per year
- 2,397 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 117,959 miles
- 2017 – 117,109 miles
- 2016 – 114,856 miles
- 2015 – 113,492 miles
- 2014 – 112,225 miles
- 2013 – 110,571 miles
- 2012 – 108,108 miles
- 2011 – 105,594 miles
- 2010 – 102,234 miles
- 2009 – 96,325 miles
- 2008 – 91,576 miles
- 2007 – 86,395 miles
- 2006 – 81,379 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,959 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
20 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,959 miles (+850)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 117,959 miles
- Test number
- 428327463850
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,109 miles (+67)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 117,109 miles
- Test number
- 587668114578
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail117,042 miles (+2,186)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,042 miles
- Test number
- 395477471647
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass114,856 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 114,856 miles
- Test number
- 483140927965
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,856 miles (+1,364)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,856 miles
- Test number
- 535980268291
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass113,492 miles (+1,267)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 113,492 miles
- Test number
- 921034252095
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside/offside outer sills
- AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Pass112,225 miles (+44)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 112,225 miles
- Test number
- 999258984243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,181 miles (+1,610)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,181 miles
- Test number
- 688630284285
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass110,571 miles (+2,463)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 110,571 miles
- Test number
- 988266263215
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass108,108 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 108,108 miles
- Test number
- 418775682222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,068 miles (+2,474)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,068 miles
- Test number
- 696467272241
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass105,594 miles (+3,360)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 105,594 miles
- Test number
- 426712571221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,234 miles (+5,909)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 102,234 miles
- Test number
- 834769270233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,325 miles (+4,749)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 96,325 miles
- Test number
- 450906579230
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass91,576 miles (+53)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 91,576 miles
- Test number
- 851869958247
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisorySteering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- NoteFuel pipes corroded no leaks evident ok at present
- NoteN/s/f ball joint boot split ok at time of test
Fail91,523 miles (+5,128)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,523 miles
- Test number
- 922014158260
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
- FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Fail86,395 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,395 miles
- Test number
- 314846947415
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Pass86,395 miles (+5,016)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 86,395 miles
- Test number
- 963566547230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,379 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 81,379 miles
- Test number
- 382055056244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,374 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,374 miles
- Test number
- 170840356286
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Questions about L4 HOJ
- Does L4 HOJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L4 HOJ expired on 10 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L4 HOJ?
- The MOT on L4 HOJ expired on 10 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L4 HOJ done?
- L4 HOJ was recorded at 117,959 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2021, an average of 2,397 miles a year.
- Has L4 HOJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 HOJ has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2017.
- Has the mileage on L4 HOJ 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 L4 HOJ find?
- L4 HOJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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