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L4 HOJ

2008 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests42 (29 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

81,426 mi
Last recorded81,426 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 HOJ
MakeBMW
Model840
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,244cc

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MOT History

29 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 81,426 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 80,224 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 80,206 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 80,140 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2024 79,053 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 77,558 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 75,496 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 75,490 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 75,373 miles

Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened welding repairs to either side of subframe,unable to determine strength of repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 117,959 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 75,365 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened welding repairs to either side of subframe,unable to determine strength of repair (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 73,361 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Fail 10 Nov 2020 73,358 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened upper suspension arm area holed to excess. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened upper suspension arm frame corroding and rusting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner tread area.

Pass 22 May 2019 65,420 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 54,296 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 54,295 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 117,109 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 117,042 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 42,630 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 114,856 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 114,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 39,866 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 113,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to nearside/offside outer sills

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

Pass 24 Apr 2015 38,002 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 112,225 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 112,181 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 31,950 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 110,571 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 26,731 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 108,108 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 108,068 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 18,436 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 105,594 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 9,577 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 102,234 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 96,325 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 91,576 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

fuel pipes corroded no leaks evident ok at present

n/s/f ball joint boot split ok at time of test

Fail 10 Sep 2008 91,523 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 86,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 86,395 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 81,379 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 81,374 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

How Reliable is the BMW 840?

Based on 28,318 MOT tests across 1,862 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
1,508
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 937
Headlamp aim too low 780
Brake pipe excessively corroded 741
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 554
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
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L4 HOJ is a 2008 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

The most common reason a BMW 840 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 937 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L4 HOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 840 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 840 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L4 HOJ is a 2008 BMW 840, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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