BMW 840 H8BOO has 27 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1996 BMW 840 has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 115,321 miles 2 months ago on Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 11:16.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Thursday 25th February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

H8BOO MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 2027115,321 MI
FAILED24TH FEBRUARY 2026115,321 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 202525TH FEBRUARY 2026115,148 MI
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 202422ND FEBRUARY 2025114,876 MI
PASSED31ST JANUARY 20237TH FEBRUARY 2024114,304 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 20227TH FEBRUARY 2023112,547 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 20217TH FEBRUARY 2022111,424 MI
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 20202ND FEBRUARY 2021109,904 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD MAY 201924TH MAY 2020109,395 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH MAY 201824TH MAY 2019108,372 MI
FAILED21ST MAY 2018108,372 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
FAILED16TH MAY 2018108,340 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  8. FAIL - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Sealing Washer Deteriorated (7.2.4c)
  9. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED6TH MAY 201710TH MAY 2018107,437 MI
PASSED10TH MAY 201610TH MAY 2017105,386 MI
PASSED11TH MAY 201510TH MAY 2016102,760 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED2ND MAY 20145TH MAY 2015100,650 MI
PASSED2ND MAY 20135TH MAY 201499,469 MI
PASSED26TH APRIL 20125TH MAY 201397,035 MI
PASSED6TH MAY 20115TH MAY 201294,213 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED4TH MAY 201194,213 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 201015TH SEPTEMBER 201193,677 MI
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20099TH AUGUST 201093,441 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Steering
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Play N/s And O/s/f Bottom Arm Bushes
FAILED7TH AUGUST 200993,422 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Steering
  4. USER ENTERED - Slight Play N/s And O/s/f Bottom Arm Bushes
PASSED1ST AUGUST 20082ND AUGUST 200991,242 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Steering Linkage
  2. USER ENTERED - O/s Parking Brake Not Locking Off On Roller Brake Test
FAILED31ST JULY 200891,237 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Excessively Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  5. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Steering Linkage
  6. USER ENTERED - O/s Parking Brake Not Locking Off On Roller Brake Test
PASSED2ND AUGUST 20072ND AUGUST 200886,079 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Steering
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20062ND AUGUST 200779,378 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

H8BOO Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 78% | MOT Failure Rate: 22%

H8BOO MOT Comments

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H8BOO Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 115,321 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,844 miles

H8BOO FAQs

This Bmw 840 with registration H8BOO was manufactured on Monday 30th December 1996 so it is currently 29 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 4.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 115,321 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 3,844 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Bmw 840 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means H8BOO has a 78% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 840 has had 21 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 11 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 840 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does H8BOO have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 H8BOO does have an active MOT. Read more

Is H8BOO Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 H8BOO does have Tax. Read more

When does H8BOO Tax expire?

The current Tax for H8BOO will expire in 10 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does H8BOO MOT expire?

The current MOT for H8BOO will expire in 10 months on Thursday 25th February 2027. Read more

When did H8BOO have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for H8BOO was on Tuesday 24th February 2026 at 11:16. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has H8BOO Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for H8BOO we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has H8BOO Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for H8BOO we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 78% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is H8BOO?

H8BOO is registered as a 1996 Bmw 840. Read more

How many miles has H8BOO done?

The odometer reading for H8BOO at the last MOT in February 2026 was 115,321 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,844 miles per year. Read more

How old is H8BOO?

The vehicle H8BOO was manufactured in 1996 so it is currently 29 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 7th August 1996. Read more

What colour is H8BOO?

The official colour of H8BOO is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does H8BOO have?

H8BOO has a 4.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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