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L8 PCA

1997 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

176,898 mi
Last recorded176,898 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 PCA
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 176,898 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 176,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 174,517 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 169,514 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 169,397 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 166,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 166,992 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 161,628 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 153,587 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 144,607 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 132,676 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 120,989 miles

both front shocks soft.

n/s/f seatbelt stalk outer casing missing.

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall.

play in both rear upper stub axle bushes.

rear trailing arms, bushes deteriorating.

Pass 11 Nov 2006 113,962 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 113,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre on 3mm

slight play in both front lower arm inner bushes

slight play in both front mid arm inner bushes

Pass 23 Nov 2005 100,595 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L8 PCA is a 1997 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1997 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 100,467 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L8 PCA, 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 29 years old, this BMW 840 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L8 PCA registered?

L8 PCA is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is L8 PCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 PCA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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