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P310 DDC

1996 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,387 mi
Last recorded78,387 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP310 DDC
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 78,387 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2014 78,380 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 78,352 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2012 78,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

brake pipes back to front slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 78,310 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre tread worn low

Fail 10 Mar 2010 78,288 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre near 1.6mm markers

Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,120 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 77,564 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 75,630 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 73,146 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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P310 DDC is a 1996 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P310 DDC, 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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P310 DDC is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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