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P14 UKU

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,549 mi
Last recorded139,549 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP14 UKU
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 139,549 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 138,599 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 138,590 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 137,562 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 137,554 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2015 132,613 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 132,613 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 132,545 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

both sides outer sills covers fitted

slight knocking noise on steering system

Pass 17 Dec 2013 127,589 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

Fail 3 Dec 2013 127,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust System Rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2012 125,212 miles

brake discs worn

rear tyres on legal limit on inner edges

Fail 30 Jul 2012 125,204 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake discs worn

rear tyres on legal limit on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2011 123,015 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 121,880 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Dec 2008 120,525 miles

front brake discs worn (lipped)

front brakes imbalanced

o/s door outer handle sticking slightly

slight free-play (left to right) at circumference of steering wheel

slight play in n/s steering idler

Fail 9 Dec 2008 120,525 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn (lipped)

o/s door outer handle sticking slightly

slight free-play (left to right) at circumference of steering wheel

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 12 Apr 2007 114,187 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 108,574 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 108,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P14 UKU is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P14 UKU, 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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P14 UKU is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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