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P150 AKS

1997 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,500 mi
Last recorded110,500 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP150 AKS
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2011 110,500 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 100,559 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

slight oil leak from rear axle

Pass 23 Dec 2008 91,752 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre on legal limit

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 19 Dec 2007 82,553 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 74,228 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 71,534 miles

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

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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P150 AKS is a 1997 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P150 AKS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P150 AKS registered?

P150 AKS is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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