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P266 MLC

1996 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,799 mi
Last recorded79,799 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 MLC
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2009 79,799 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 79,799 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 89,265 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2006 86,968 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 86,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 86,373 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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P266 MLC is a 1996 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P266 MLC, 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 P266 MLC registered?

P266 MLC is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P266 MLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P266 MLC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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