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P240 TMJ

1997 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,710 mi
Last recorded116,710 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 TMJ
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 116,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight body corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 116,088 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel lines corroded

gear box and rear diff oil leaks

rear tyres out off shape

slight body corrosion

Pass 10 May 2014 113,638 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

brake pips have bin panted

exhaust mout broken

front brake discs corroded

fuel pipes have bin panted

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 18 May 2013 111,764 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken

front brake pads getting low

oil leak from diff

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2013 111,706 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

front brake pads getting low

oil leak from diff

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2012 109,521 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

airbag light on

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

chips to windscreen

offside rear tyre slightly worn inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

slight leak from rear differential front seal

Pass 3 May 2011 105,212 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

airbag light on

chips to windscreen

Pass 12 May 2010 99,226 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 98,217 miles

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

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 11 Jan 2008 96,986 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 90,872 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 77,499 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 77,499 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 77,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 TMJ is a 1997 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 TMJ, 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 TMJ is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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