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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive also rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both inner sill near wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides are damp (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres near limits (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil on the very limit (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust is in poor condition
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside front seat tilt not working
offside front seat tilt very stiff
plastic sill covers fitted
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside front seat tilt not working
offside front seat tilt very stiff
plastic sill covers fitted
Both front tyres perishing
Centre exhaust mount broken
Evidence of aircon leak at compressor
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front to rear brake pipes corroded
Front to rear fuel pipes corroded
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
various underbody corrosion
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
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P122 RYK is a 1996 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 P122 RYK, 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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P122 RYK is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 27 September 1996.
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