MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,077 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
outer sill covers fitted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
All visual brake pipes protected in grease
All visual fuel pipes protected in grease
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
Based on 28,318 MOT tests across 1,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P188 VEU is a 1997 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 P188 VEU, 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 P188 VEU registered?
P188 VEU is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 7 March 1997.
Is P188 VEU safe to buy?
The MOT history for P188 VEU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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