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P202 OPO

1997 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,932 mi
Last recorded111,932 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 OPO
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 111,932 miles

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

all four brake discs corroding on workig face

Fail 20 Apr 2016 111,932 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four brake discs corroding on workig face

Pass 4 Nov 2014 111,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Nov 2013 111,387 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 109,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2012 109,567 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 109,534 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 106,820 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 102,369 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 102,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 98,939 miles

Dampness around power steering valve above brake master cylinder?

Exhaust rusty not yet blowing

Metal fuel lines rusty.

Rear N/S top shock damp

Rear discs rusty

Slight distortion/run out n/s/f disc

routing of metal brake pipe n/s floor?

Fail 8 Sep 2008 98,939 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Dampness around power steering valve above brake master cylinder?

Exhaust rusty not yet blowing

Metal fuel lines rusty.

Rear N/S top shock damp

Rear discs rusty

Slight distortion/run out n/s/f disc

routing of metal brake pipe n/s floor?

Pass 29 Aug 2007 95,948 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)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 95,948 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 92,417 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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P202 OPO is a 1997 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P202 OPO, 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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P202 OPO is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 31 March 1997.

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