BMW 840 L8WWR has 21 MOTs

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This 1996 BMW 840 has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 134,937 miles 6 months ago on Sunday 26th April 2026 at 09:41.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Sunday 25th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

L8WWR MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED25TH APRIL 2027134,937 MI
PASSED19TH MARCH 202518TH MARCH 2026134,424 MI
FAILED15TH MARCH 2025134,394 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions - Engine Idle Speed Too High (8.2.1.2 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20237TH SEPTEMBER 2024133,576 MI
PASSED9TH JULY 20219TH JULY 2022130,967 MI
PASSED10TH JULY 20209TH JULY 2021128,997 MI
PASSED6TH JULY 20195TH JANUARY 2021125,972 MI
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 201710TH SEPTEMBER 2018122,592 MI
PASSED1ST JUNE 20163RD JUNE 2017121,405 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Cut But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leaking Engine
  3. ADVISORY - Both Rear Upper Hub Bush Pins Slight Play
  4. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipes Very Rusty
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Slight Binding
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
FAILED1ST JUNE 2016121,405 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Cut But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  3. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  6. FAIL - Offside Inner Drag Link End Loose (2.2.b.1d)
  7. FAIL - Steering Box Has Relative Movement Between Sector Shaft And The Drop Arm (2.2.b.1b)
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leaking Engine
  9. ADVISORY - Both Rear Upper Hub Bush Pins Slight Play
  10. ADVISORY - Fuel Pipes Very Rusty
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Slight Binding
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED4TH JUNE 20153RD JUNE 2016199,689 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Seatbelt Webbing Damaged And Starting To Fray.
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leaks From Both Engine And Gearbox Lower Halfs.
  4. USER ENTERED - Slight Play Detected Within O/s/f Upper Track Control Arm Track Rod Ends.
  5. USER ENTERED - Slight Play Detected Within Centre Tie Rod Ball Joints.
  6. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Front Service Brake Starting To Bind.
  7. USER ENTERED - Slight Weep From O/s/f Front Damper.
  8. USER ENTERED - Slight Oil Leaks From Rear Differential Seals.
  9. USER ENTERED - Slight Play Detected Within Both Front Lower Suspension Arm Outter Ball Joints.
  10. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Unevenly Worn And Displaying Splits In Outter Sidewalls.
PASSED7TH JANUARY 20146TH JANUARY 2015115,788 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Worn On Inside Edges
FAILED17TH OCTOBER 2013115,391 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  3. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  5. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Silencer Deteriorated
  6. USER ENTERED - O/s/f And N/s/f Tyres Wering On Inside Edges
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20122ND AUGUST 2013111,919 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 201128TH SEPTEMBER 2012111,613 MI
FAILED12TH SEPTEMBER 2011111,613 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Front Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 201028TH SEPTEMBER 2011111,406 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 200928TH SEPTEMBER 2010111,383 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Wearing Low.
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 200828TH SEPTEMBER 2009110,710 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Wiper Blades Slightly Perished On Ends.
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 200727TH SEPTEMBER 2008106,941 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Srs Air Bag Warning Lamp Staying On.
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 200627TH SEPTEMBER 2007103,830 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Drivers Seat Back Tilt Mechanism Inoperative.
  2. USER ENTERED - Srs Air Bag Warning Light Stays Illuminated.
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L8WWR Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 81% | MOT Failure Rate: 19%

L8WWR MOT Comments

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L8WWR Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 134,937 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,498 miles

L8WWR FAQs

This Bmw 840 with registration L8WWR was manufactured on Monday 30th December 1996 so it is currently 30 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 134,937 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 4,498 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Bmw 840 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L8WWR has a 81% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 840 has had 23 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 5 Major, 0 Dangerous and 10 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 840 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 2027 .

Does L8WWR have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 17th October 2026 L8WWR does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L8WWR Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 17th October 2026 L8WWR does have Tax. Read more

When does L8WWR Tax expire?

The current Tax for L8WWR will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 1st September 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 L8WWR MOT expire?

The current MOT for L8WWR will expire in 6 months on Sunday 25th April 2027. Read more

When did L8WWR have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L8WWR was on Sunday 26th April 2026 at 09:41. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L8WWR Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for L8WWR we can see 17 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 L8WWR Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for L8WWR we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 81% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L8WWR?

L8WWR is registered as a 1996 Bmw 840. Read more

How many miles has L8WWR done?

The odometer reading for L8WWR at the last MOT in April 2026 was 134,937 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 4,498 miles per year. Read more

How old is L8WWR?

The vehicle L8WWR was manufactured in 1996 so it is currently 30 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 10th October 1996. Read more

What colour is L8WWR?

The official colour of L8WWR is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does L8WWR have?

L8WWR has a 4.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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