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P104 DBV

1996 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

200,541 mi
Last recorded200,541 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 DBV
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 200,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2020 200,476 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on fuel lines

Pass 23 Jan 2019 199,649 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 199,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 198,300 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 197,137 miles

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

fuel lines corroded

slight play in steering system

Fail 1 Feb 2017 197,127 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main ( front to rear ) (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

fuel lines corroded

slight play in steering system

Pass 1 Feb 2016 195,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed front to rear (7.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 194,230 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 193,152 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 193,152 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 190,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 190,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 187,206 miles

oil leak

parking brake light intermitent not working

Pass 28 Jan 2011 183,983 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

petrol pipes corroded. lowering springs fitted to front of car .

Fail 25 Jan 2011 183,983 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

petrol pipes corroded. lowering springs fitted to front of car .

Pass 15 Feb 2010 180,443 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 159,334 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 133,330 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 115,421 miles

ns rear shock absorber leaking oil †corrosion to metal fuel pipes front to rear on os of vehicle

Fail 12 Feb 2007 115,421 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ns rear shock absorber leaking oil †corrosion to metal fuel pipes front to rear on os of vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2006 108,088 miles

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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P104 DBV is a 1996 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1996 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 105,519 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P104 DBV, 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 30 years old, this BMW 840 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P104 DBV is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 23 December 1996.

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