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BMW 840

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 4,398 cc

S8 PFGMOT history

S8 PFG is a black petrol BMW 840 first used on 7 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 92,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2024
Mileage
92,088 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 PFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
840
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,398 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 PFG was last recorded at 92,088 miles on 14 Mar 2023, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,066 miles · 25 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
1,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 92,088 miles
  • 2022 – 92,066 miles
  • 2020 – 91,887 miles
  • 2018 – 91,646 miles
  • 2017 – 90,553 miles
  • 2016 – 88,916 miles
  • 2014 – 87,363 miles
  • 2013 – 84,599 miles
  • 2012 – 81,549 miles
  • 2011 – 80,322 miles
  • 2010 – 77,326 miles
  • 2008 – 75,312 miles
  • 2007 – 71,919 miles
  • 2006 – 70,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,088 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca (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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,088 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,088 miles
    Test number
    279924539868
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail92,088 miles (+22)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,088 miles
    Test number
    889991962641
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,066 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,066 miles
    Test number
    537262530663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,887 miles (+241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,887 miles
    Test number
    611040246703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  5. Pass91,646 miles (+1,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    91,646 miles
    Test number
    961588663239
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear lamp indicating a fault
    • AdvisoryCheck control lamp indicating a fault

  6. Pass90,553 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,553 miles
    Test number
    860821455083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail90,552 miles (+1,636)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,552 miles
    Test number
    646916188458
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass88,916 miles (+1,553)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    88,916 miles
    Test number
    659496682180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,363 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    87,363 miles
    Test number
    276247654306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,356 miles (+2,757)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,356 miles
    Test number
    876663454346
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass84,599 miles (+3,050)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,599 miles
    Test number
    515641363165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,549 miles (+1,227)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    81,549 miles
    Test number
    895654652118
    • NoteEnds of rear brake pipes to hoses pitted & corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn low on legal tread

  13. Pass80,322 miles (+2,996)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    80,322 miles
    Test number
    729002271141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,326 miles (+2,014)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    77,326 miles
    Test number
    461567560194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  15. Pass75,312 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    75,312 miles
    Test number
    582329268230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail75,287 miles (+3,368)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,287 miles
    Test number
    671296968217
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass71,919 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    71,919 miles
    Test number
    841418647203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,900 miles (+1,770)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,900 miles
    Test number
    744804647213
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass70,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    70,130 miles
    Test number
    613304466270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 PFG

Does S8 PFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 PFG expired on 24 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 PFG?
The MOT on S8 PFG expired on 24 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 PFG done?
S8 PFG was recorded at 92,088 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2023, an average of 1,333 miles a year.
Has S8 PFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 PFG has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S8 PFG 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 S8 PFG find?
S8 PFG passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca.

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