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P131 DPJ

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

176,464 mi
Last recorded176,464 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 DPJ
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 176,464 miles

Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 174,059 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Centre. ()

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 174,051 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Power steering fluid leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Nearside central. ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rear arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Offside central. ()

Pass 27 Mar 2020

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 170,636 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 163,890 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 157,522 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 157,519 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears 265-40-20 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 149,835 miles

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

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

oil leak

x2 rear tyres worn low 265-40-17

Fail 15 Nov 2016 149,834 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

oil leak

x2 rear tyres worn low 265-40-17

Pass 25 Jul 2015 144,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 138,412 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 133,297 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

slight play offside rear upper rose bush

Pass 27 Jul 2012 131,178 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 130,448 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 130,448 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 128,922 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 128,922 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 121,374 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 121,374 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 22 Jul 2008 110,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

reversing light on when side lights on

Pass 22 Jul 2008 110,281 miles

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

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

reversing light on when side lights on

Fail 15 Jul 2008 110,052 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 98,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 89,334 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P131 DPJ is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P131 DPJ, 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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P131 DPJ is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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