MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,852 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
both inner sills corroded
both front (rear most) suspension arm ball joint dust covers perished
both front brake hoses perished & cracking
both front metal brake pipes corroded
both front shock absorbers weak
offside rear metal brake pipe heavily corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
both front (rear most) suspension arm ball joint dust covers perished
both front brake hoses perished & cracking
both front metal brake pipes corroded
both front shock absorbers weak
both inner sills corroded
offside rear metal brake pipe heavily corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back on offside (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust noisy Rattle in mid sections and silencer (8.1.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside remainder of outer cill covered with manufacturers plastic body moulding at time of test
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near subframe mounting (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure
Offside remainder of outer cill covered with manufacturers plastic body moulding at time of test
Oil leak ()
front - rear fuel pipe badly corroded next to petrol tank but not leaking at time of test
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)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse lights affected and vice versa (1.3.2f)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside remainder of outer cill covered with manufacturers plastic body moulding at time of test
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near subframe mounting (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear shock absorber shroud insecure
Offside remainder of outer cill covered with manufacturers plastic body moulding at time of test
Oil leak ()
front - rear fuel pipe badly corroded next to petrol tank but not leaking at time of test
chassis rusty in places
under trays fitted
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
chassis rusty in places
under trays fitted
All 4 Tyres have age related cracking on the tread
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
All 4 Tyres have age related cracking on the tread
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
surface rust on metal brake pipes
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
Based on 28,318 MOT tests across 1,862 vehicles.
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P288 SMR is a 1996 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 P288 SMR, 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.
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P288 SMR is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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