BMW 840
Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 3,982 cc
N5 PCYMOT history
N5 PCY is a blue petrol BMW 840 first used on 29 Sept 1995. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 92,757 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 92,757 mi
- At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 13 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,952 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N5 PCY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 840
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,982 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 29 Sept 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
N5 PCY was last recorded at 92,757 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 691 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 92,066 miles · 26 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 691 miles
- Average per year
- 1,952 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 92,757 miles
- 2025 – 92,066 miles
- 2024 – 91,252 miles
- 2023 – 90,086 miles
- 2022 – 89,411 miles
- 2019 – 88,445 miles
- 2013 – 87,967 miles
- 2010 – 87,594 miles
- 2009 – 76,786 miles
- 2008 – 61,782 miles
- 2007 – 56,084 miles
- 2006 – 54,441 miles
- 2005 – 51,743 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,757 miles (+691)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 92,757 miles
- Test number
- 850977952284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,066 miles (+814)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 92,066 miles
- Test number
- 529813235813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,252 miles (+91)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 91,252 miles
- Test number
- 104102846435
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail91,161 miles (+1,075)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,161 miles
- Test number
- 955229234980
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass90,086 miles (+675)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 90,086 miles
- Test number
- 589900458268
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass89,411 miles (+966)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 89,411 miles
- Test number
- 787962768293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,445 miles (+478)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 88,445 miles
- Test number
- 651219775537
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inop
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp dim
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn outer edge
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter sill covers fitted
Pass87,967 miles (+373)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 87,967 miles
- Test number
- 696518493193
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteN/S/F tyre worn on edges.
- NoteO/S/F tyre worn on outside edge.
Pass87,594 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 87,594 miles
- Test number
- 792586220362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,574 miles (+10,788)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,574 miles
- Test number
- 861309810318
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass76,786 miles (+15,004)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 76,786 miles
- Test number
- 834658889236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,782 miles (+5,698)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 61,782 miles
- Test number
- 331689028181
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass56,084 miles (+1,643)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 56,084 miles
- Test number
- 641447837279
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFuel return/breather pipes slightly corroded(steel)
Pass54,441 miles (+2,698)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 54,441 miles
- Test number
- 513067146218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,743 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 51,743 miles
- Test number
- 891247715224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about N5 PCY
- Does N5 PCY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 PCY is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on N5 PCY?
- The MOT on N5 PCY is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has N5 PCY done?
- N5 PCY was recorded at 92,757 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 1,952 miles a year.
- Has N5 PCY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N5 PCY has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on N5 PCY 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 N5 PCY find?
- N5 PCY passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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