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BMW 840

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 4,398 cc

L66 CMYMOT history

L66 CMY is a red petrol BMW 840 first used on 20 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
72,568 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 CMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
20 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 CMY was last recorded at 72,568 miles on 5 May 2026, 473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,095 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
473 miles
Average per year
507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,568 miles
  • 2025 – 72,095 miles
  • 2024 – 70,868 miles
  • 2023 – 70,538 miles
  • 2022 – 70,253 miles
  • 2020 – 69,660 miles
  • 2019 – 69,163 miles
  • 2017 – 68,730 miles
  • 2016 – 68,357 miles
  • 2015 – 68,287 miles
  • 2014 – 68,215 miles
  • 2013 – 67,827 miles
  • 2012 – 67,408 miles
  • 2010 – 66,775 miles
  • 2009 – 65,928 miles
  • 2008 – 64,573 miles
  • 2007 – 62,480 miles
  • 2006 – 62,403 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,568 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,568 miles (+473)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    72,568 miles
    Test number
    426692267282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,095 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    72,095 miles
    Test number
    890538412219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,868 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    70,868 miles
    Test number
    409459848216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,538 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    70,538 miles
    Test number
    384398939660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,253 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    70,253 miles
    Test number
    271530651756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,660 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    69,660 miles
    Test number
    883329469972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass69,163 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,163 miles
    Test number
    489222011069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,155 miles (+11)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,155 miles
    Test number
    436741719712
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail69,144 miles (+414)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,144 miles
    Test number
    212041198956
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass68,730 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    68,730 miles
    Test number
    740145346817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,357 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    68,357 miles
    Test number
    953932408911
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail68,357 miles (+5)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,357 miles
    Test number
    429659703225
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail68,352 miles (+65)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,352 miles
    Test number
    813042042457
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass68,287 miles (+72)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,287 miles
    Test number
    765117765124
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  15. Pass68,215 miles (+388)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    68,215 miles
    Test number
    866755054105
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass67,827 miles (+419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    67,827 miles
    Test number
    489774553105
    • AdvisoryInner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass67,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,408 miles
    Test number
    947467832099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,408 miles (+633)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,408 miles
    Test number
    746553432083
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass66,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,775 miles
    Test number
    810344030115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,775 miles (+847)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,775 miles
    Test number
    614444620195
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass65,928 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    65,928 miles
    Test number
    733155929187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,573 miles
    Test number
    943641928165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,573 miles (+2,093)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,573 miles
    Test number
    271714818423
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass62,480 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    62,480 miles
    Test number
    222209407165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass62,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    62,403 miles
    Test number
    913470306199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L66 CMY

Does L66 CMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 CMY is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L66 CMY?
The MOT on L66 CMY is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 CMY done?
L66 CMY was recorded at 72,568 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 507 miles a year.
Has L66 CMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 CMY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2019.
Has the mileage on L66 CMY 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 L66 CMY find?
L66 CMY passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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