CarVerify

Free Car Check

P25 DBW

1996 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,919 mi
Last recorded130,919 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP25 DBW
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 130,919 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 130,574 miles

Oil leak ()

off side front inner seal has slight corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2016 130,573 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

off side front inner seal has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2015 129,980 miles

noisey suspension when turning steering.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 128,702 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 129,702 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front cross member is slightly corroded

off side rear tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

rear exhaust is slightly corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 128,808 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 125,581 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 125,581 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 124,119 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 124,119 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 122,618 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 122,617 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 118,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 112,055 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 111,054 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 107,893 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
Full BMW 840 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P25 DBW is a 1996 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P25 DBW, 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

How do I check the history of P25 DBW?

You can check the full history of P25 DBW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P25 DBW registered?

P25 DBW is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P25 DBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P25 DBW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P25 DBW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P25 DBW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.