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BMW 840

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc

S760 AJLMOT history

S760 AJL is a silver petrol BMW 840 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 65,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2024
Mileage
65,839 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S760 AJL
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
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S760 AJL was last recorded at 65,839 miles on 13 Oct 2023, 120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,719 miles · 26 May 2018
Between the last two tests
120 miles
Average per year
1,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 65,839 miles
  • 2018 – 65,719 miles
  • 2017 – 65,627 miles
  • 2015 – 63,044 miles
  • 2014 – 60,205 miles
  • 2013 – 56,928 miles
  • 2012 – 53,688 miles
  • 2011 – 50,217 miles
  • 2010 – 46,400 miles
  • 2009 – 43,010 miles
  • 2008 – 39,551 miles
  • 2007 – 36,223 miles
  • 2006 – 32,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,839 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,839 miles (+120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    65,839 miles
    Test number
    453396503581
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass65,719 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,719 miles
    Test number
    542799581956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,627 miles (+2,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,627 miles
    Test number
    961159293739
    • AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  4. Pass63,044 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,044 miles
    Test number
    398692415281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  5. Fail63,044 miles (+2,839)1 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,044 miles
    Test number
    237921415255
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  6. Pass60,205 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,205 miles
    Test number
    945501114275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail60,098 miles (+3,170)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,098 miles
    Test number
    207012004262
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass56,928 miles (+3,240)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,928 miles
    Test number
    858895403260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/f wheel.

  9. Pass53,688 miles (+3,471)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,688 miles
    Test number
    877028102272
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
    • NoteNearside rear shocker top mount deteriorated
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear wheel arches corroded
    • NoteNearside front wiper smearing

  10. Pass50,217 miles (+3,817)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    50,217 miles
    Test number
    746168101202
    • NoteNsf lower arm inner joint boot split

  11. Pass46,400 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,400 miles
    Test number
    121286490139
    • NoteNearside front lower suspension arm rubber dust cover split
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion offside rear quarter panel trim
    • NoteSlighyt free play offsie front steering/ suspension mechanism
    • NoteWipers smearing

  12. Fail46,400 miles (+3,390)2 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,400 miles
    Test number
    474816290122
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front lower suspension arm rubber dust cover split
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion offside rear quarter panel trim
    • NoteSlighyt free play offsie front steering/ suspension mechanism
    • NoteWipers smearing

  13. Pass43,010 miles (+3,459)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    43,010 miles
    Test number
    510865199152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/S/F track rod end cover split

  14. Pass39,551 miles (+3,328)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,551 miles
    Test number
    664208898120
    • NoteRear tyres 2.0 mm - 4.0 mm

  15. Pass36,223 miles (+3,787)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,223 miles
    Test number
    561897407258
    • NoteNearside front seat does not fold
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

  16. Pass32,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,436 miles
    Test number
    390280106203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,436 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,436 miles
    Test number
    324239496156
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about S760 AJL

Does S760 AJL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S760 AJL expired on 12 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S760 AJL?
The MOT on S760 AJL expired on 12 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S760 AJL done?
S760 AJL was recorded at 65,839 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2023, an average of 1,938 miles a year.
Has S760 AJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S760 AJL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on S760 AJL 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 S760 AJL find?
S760 AJL passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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