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P118 CSB

1996 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,237 mi
Last recorded91,237 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 CSB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 91,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inner joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 75,334 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint top arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint top arm (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 73,982 miles

all tyres - 3.0mm

Pass 24 Apr 2014 72,367 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 72,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,971 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 26 Apr 2013 69,961 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

n/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2012 67,146 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 66,928 miles

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

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

all four tyres outer wall has a slight cracks

check contraol warning lamp indicate fault

metal fuel pipe from front to rear corroded

offside front passenger seat telting mechanismnot working

offside rear tyre outer wall has a slight cut

offside steering idler arm bush play

Fail 18 Oct 2010 66,928 miles

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

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

all four tyres outer wall has a slight cracks

check contraol warning lamp indicate fault

metal fuel pipe from front to rear corroded

offside front passenger seat telting mechanismnot working

offside rear tyre outer wall has a slight cut

offside steering idler arm bush play

Pass 28 Oct 2009 65,985 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipe starting to corrode

Pass 27 Oct 2008 64,933 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 62,704 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 58,335 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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P118 CSB is a 1996 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 P118 CSB, 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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P118 CSB is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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