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P123 CDO

1997 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,247 mi
Last recorded94,247 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 CDO
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 94,247 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 93,789 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 92,988 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 91,120 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 86,832 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 83,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2015 83,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 83,816 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 83,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 78,129 miles

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

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

n/side front tyre cut in outer wall not showing cord

Pass 31 Mar 2008 76,459 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 76,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 75,480 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 75,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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P123 CDO is a 1997 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 100,467 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 P123 CDO, 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 29 years old, this BMW 840 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P123 CDO registered?

P123 CDO is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P123 CDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P123 CDO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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