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P180 HJB

1997 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

190,927 mi
Last recorded190,927 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 HJB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 190,927 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 190,124 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 188,382 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 2 Aug 2017 187,957 miles

exhausts rubbers perished but exhaust system still supported

oil leak

rear tyres worn close to limit centre tread line

Fail 31 Jul 2017 187,941 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhausts rubbers perished but exhaust system still supported

oil leak

rear tyres worn close to limit centre tread line

Pass 27 Apr 2016 187,083 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 186,958 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 186,944 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

center of rear tyres on approx 3 mm

oil leak

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2015 178,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 165,635 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 165,550 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 165,512 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 13 May 2013 165,488 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 164,628 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 108,872 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 158,872 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 150,670 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 142,700 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2009 142,790 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 134,034 miles

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR WHEELS

Pass 29 May 2007 126,179 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 116,572 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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P180 HJB is a 1997 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P180 HJB, 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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P180 HJB is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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