MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,898 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
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.
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
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.
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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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