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P221 THG

1996 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

61,524 mi
Last recorded61,524 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 THG
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 61,524 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 61,204 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 60,942 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 60,625 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 60,257 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 59,740 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 59,170 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 58,429 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 58,126 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 57,786 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 57,308 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 56,220 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 55,189 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,383 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,805 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 52,087 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 48,799 miles

nearside lower ball joint boot torn

Pass 19 Dec 2007 47,179 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 45,696 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 45,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 44,464 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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P221 THG is a 1996 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 P221 THG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P221 THG registered?

P221 THG is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P221 THG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P221 THG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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