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P240 LMS

1996 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,816 mi
Last recorded124,816 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 LMS
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2011 124,816 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 123,579 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 120,040 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 113,384 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 108,045 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 100,412 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 100,412 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P240 LMS is a 1996 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P240 LMS, 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 P240 LMS registered?

P240 LMS is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 2 September 1996.

Is P240 LMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P240 LMS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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