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P240 NNH

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,010 mi
Last recorded146,010 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 NNH
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 146,010 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 145,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

near side fuel pipe corroded

unable to test outter sills due to covers

Pass 26 Apr 2024 145,022 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

off side front tyer is starting to crack on outer walls

rear suspention arms are corroded but ok

unable to test outers sills due to plastic covers

Fail 26 Apr 2024 145,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

off side front tyer is starting to crack on outer walls

rear suspention arms are corroded but ok

unable to test outers sills due to plastic covers

Pass 4 Apr 2023 144,630 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 144,630 miles

Emissions unable to be completed High Co readings (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 143,709 miles

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

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

Under body has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2019 143,691 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rose Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rose Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge Worn Close To Cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rose Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rose Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 142,300 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 142,274 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2016 142,262 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Oil leak ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2015 140,381 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear pipe close to acceptable limit (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most outer bush/bearing close to acceptable limits (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear pipe close to acceptable limit (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front most outer bush/bearing close to acceptable limits (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust manifold to downpipe left hand flange corroded through but still supporting exhaust

fuel lines underneath corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 137,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 134,303 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2012 130,998 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 126,353 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 123,024 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2009 119,906 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 116,209 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 110,930 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 104,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 96,166 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 NNH is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 NNH, 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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P240 NNH is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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