JNH99 - BMW 840
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 13 days ago
The BMW 840, often referred to simply as the BMW 8 Series, is a flagship luxury grand tourer renowned for its blend of performance and sophistication. Introduced by BMW in 2018, this model continues the brand’s tradition of crafting vehicles that combine cutting-edge technology with elegant design. Manufactured in Germany, the 840 features a range of powerful engines, advanced driver assistance systems, and a refined interior that exemplifies BMW’s commitment to driving excellence. Its sleek exterior lines and high-quality materials make it a standout in the luxury coupe segment, appealing to those seeking both comfort and dynamic capability. As a key member of BMW’s 8 Series lineup, the 840 embodies the marque’s dedication to innovation and craftsmanship.
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Technical Details
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Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 27 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 1998 BMW 840, registered in May 1998, with registration number JNH99. It has a red exterior and is powered by a 4,398cc petrol engine. The car's current MOT is valid until 1 November 2025, with the latest test conducted on 8 October 2024; there are no advisory notes. The recorded mileage is 141,854 miles. The vehicle is currently taxed. No information on CO2 emissions is available. Overall, the car is in MOT-compliant condition with no noted mechanical issues from the latest test.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
27
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
8
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 08 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,854 mi
Expires: 01 November 2025
Passed - 25 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 141,492 mi
Expires: 01 November 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 18 October 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 140,640 mi
Expires: 01 November 2023
Passed - 25 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,847 mi
Expires: 01 November 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 02 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,372 mi
Expires: 01 November 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 08 September 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 139,365 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear both sides shockabsorber dust covers insecure
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory slight oil leak from diff
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Passed - 21 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,900 mi
Expires: 29 March 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer door handle intermittently inop (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Failed - 05 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 137,878 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory sill covers fitted obscuring outer sills
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Passed - 09 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,580 mi
Expires: 29 March 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also slightly perished (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Slight damage to inside edge of tyre
Failed - 09 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,580 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also slightly perished (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Slight damage to inside edge of tyre
Passed - 30 March 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,569 mi
Expires: 29 March 2018
Failed - 17 March 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,569 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Major Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 02 March 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 133,314 mi
Expires: 24 March 2017
Passed - 25 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,498 mi
Expires: 24 March 2016
Failed - 20 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 131,496 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 11 February 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 129,066 mi
Expires: 12 February 2015
Passed - 13 February 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,083 mi
Expires: 12 February 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 11 February 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,083 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 02 February 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,255 mi
Expires: 12 February 2013
Failed - 26 January 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 124,255 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Major Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Passed - 14 January 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,721 mi
Expires: 12 February 2012
Passed - 01 February 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,585 mi
Expires: 12 February 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Failed - 29 January 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 116,585 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Passed - 16 January 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,154 mi
Expires: 12 February 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 17 January 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,420 mi
Expires: 12 February 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Passed - 13 February 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 94,163 mi
Expires: 12 February 2008
Passed - 01 February 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,420 mi
Expires: 31 January 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for JNH99?
The MOT expires on 01 November 2025.
What is the tax status of JNH99?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 November 2025.
What are the specifications of JNH99?
This is a 1998 BMW 840 in Red. It runs on Petrol with a 4398cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of JNH99?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.