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BMW 840

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 4,398 cc

L8 PCAMOT history

L8 PCA is a black petrol BMW 840 first used on 3 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 176,898 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2026
Mileage
176,898 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,973 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 PCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
3 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 PCA was last recorded at 176,898 miles on 6 Feb 2025, 672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,226 miles · 5 Dec 2019
Between the last two tests
672 miles
Average per year
3,973 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 176,898 miles
  • 2019 – 176,226 miles
  • 2018 – 174,517 miles
  • 2017 – 169,514 miles
  • 2015 – 169,397 miles
  • 2014 – 166,992 miles
  • 2013 – 161,628 miles
  • 2010 – 153,587 miles
  • 2009 – 144,607 miles
  • 2008 – 132,676 miles
  • 2007 – 120,989 miles
  • 2006 – 113,962 miles
  • 2005 – 100,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,898 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,898 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    176,898 miles
    Test number
    451146829994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass176,226 miles (+1,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    176,226 miles
    Test number
    421023680059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass174,517 miles (+5,003)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    174,517 miles
    Test number
    745655591830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass169,514 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    169,514 miles
    Test number
    806674056525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass169,397 miles (+2,405)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    169,397 miles
    Test number
    166236675176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  6. Fail166,992 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,992 miles
    Test number
    247229374493
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  7. Pass166,992 miles (+5,364)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    166,992 miles
    Test number
    549679674144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass161,628 miles (+8,041)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    161,628 miles
    Test number
    596397373150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass153,587 miles (+8,980)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    153,587 miles
    Test number
    773331680152
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass144,607 miles (+11,931)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    144,607 miles
    Test number
    223017479166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,676 miles (+11,687)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    132,676 miles
    Test number
    710682088170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,989 miles (+7,027)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    120,989 miles
    Test number
    623747577170
    • NoteBoth front shocks soft.
    • NoteN/s/f seatbelt stalk outer casing missing.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall.
    • NotePlay in both rear upper stub axle bushes.
    • NoteRear trailing arms, bushes deteriorating.

  13. Pass113,962 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    113,962 miles
    Test number
    763065616321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail113,960 miles (+13,365)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,960 miles
    Test number
    882264616368
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 3mm
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower arm inner bushes
    • NoteSlight play in both front mid arm inner bushes

  15. Pass100,595 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    100,595 miles
    Test number
    720747425303
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L8 PCA

Does L8 PCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 PCA expired on 5 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 PCA?
The MOT on L8 PCA expired on 5 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 PCA done?
L8 PCA was recorded at 176,898 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2025, an average of 3,973 miles a year.
Has L8 PCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 PCA has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2014.
Has the mileage on L8 PCA 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 L8 PCA find?
L8 PCA passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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