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P122 RYK

1996 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,747 mi
Last recorded148,747 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 RYK
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 148,747 miles

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))

Fail 13 May 2026 148,738 miles

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))

Pass 12 May 2025 144,661 miles

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))

Pass 14 May 2024 143,324 miles

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))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 143,306 miles

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))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 142,485 miles

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))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 140,827 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 139,069 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 137,170 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 137,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 137,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 129,969 miles

Exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2014 122,025 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 121,813 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 110,083 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 104,007 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 100,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

various underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2009 95,144 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 87,519 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 80,751 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 80,751 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 75,186 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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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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What year was P122 RYK registered?

P122 RYK is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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