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P18 REP

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,874 mi
Last recorded69,874 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 REP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 69,874 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 66,744 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 64,676 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 63,770 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 63,761 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 63,023 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 61,116 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 61,116 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 58,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 58,611 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 58,459 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 58,459 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 58,394 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 57,930 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 57,268 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 57,268 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 55,953 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 55,938 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 55,749 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 54,967 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 54,515 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 54,417 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 53,763 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 52,831 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 51,742 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 51,033 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 49,739 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 49,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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P18 REP is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P18 REP, 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 P18 REP registered?

P18 REP is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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