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BMW 840

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 4,398 cc

P48 ESAMOT history

P48 ESA is a blue petrol BMW 840 first used on 9 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 104,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2024
Mileage
104,600 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2023
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P48 ESA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
9 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P48 ESA was last recorded at 104,600 miles on 21 Sept 2023, 473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,127 miles · 26 Sept 2019
Between the last two tests
473 miles
Average per year
743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 104,600 miles
  • 2019 – 104,127 miles
  • 2018 – 103,208 miles
  • 2017 – 102,075 miles
  • 2016 – 101,667 miles
  • 2015 – 101,595 miles
  • 2014 – 101,039 miles
  • 2013 – 100,813 miles
  • 2012 – 100,726 miles
  • 2011 – 100,257 miles
  • 2010 – 99,152 miles
  • 2009 – 98,061 miles
  • 2008 – 96,476 miles
  • 2007 – 95,157 miles
  • 2006 – 91,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,600 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,600 miles (+473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    104,600 miles
    Test number
    847776648751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,127 miles
    Test number
    646410834965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail104,127 miles (+919)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,127 miles
    Test number
    915670335427
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass103,208 miles (+1,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    103,208 miles
    Test number
    847945397965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass102,075 miles (+408)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,075 miles
    Test number
    432462070934
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing

  6. Pass101,667 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    101,667 miles
    Test number
    537390981629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,595 miles (+556)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    101,595 miles
    Test number
    909977415164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,039 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    101,039 miles
    Test number
    489241924166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,813 miles (+87)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    100,813 miles
    Test number
    848989823159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished

  10. Pass100,726 miles (+469)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    100,726 miles
    Test number
    498381712100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront to rear fuel pipes badly corroded

  11. Pass100,257 miles (+1,105)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    100,257 miles
    Test number
    197296591438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel lines corroded
    • NoteN/s/r tyre pressure low

  12. Pass99,152 miles (+1,091)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    99,152 miles
    Test number
    312738580085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,061 miles (+1,585)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    98,061 miles
    Test number
    452703599037
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/r upper hub bush has slight play
    • NoteO/s/r upper hub bush has slight play

  14. Pass96,476 miles (+1,319)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    96,476 miles
    Test number
    480440588096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,157 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,157 miles
    Test number
    101365077055
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass95,157 miles (+3,515)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    95,157 miles
    Test number
    121235877491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,642 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    91,642 miles
    Test number
    240792906113
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about P48 ESA

Does P48 ESA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P48 ESA expired on 20 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P48 ESA?
The MOT on P48 ESA expired on 20 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P48 ESA done?
P48 ESA was recorded at 104,600 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2023, an average of 743 miles a year.
Has P48 ESA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P48 ESA has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on P48 ESA 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 P48 ESA find?
P48 ESA passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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