MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,251 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1/ N/S/F HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY DIM 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 3/ SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
1/ N/S/F HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY DIM 2/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES 3/ SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
power steering pump weeping
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
Based on 28,318 MOT tests across 1,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P191 RYW is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 105,519 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 P191 RYW, 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 30 years old, this BMW 840 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P191 RYW registered?
P191 RYW is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 20 November 1996.
Is P191 RYW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P191 RYW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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