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P315 FKM

1996 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,054 mi
Last recorded67,054 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 FKM
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 67,054 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 63,647 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 62,731 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 62,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,634 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Middle exhaust clamps corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,079 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 53,553 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,567 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 41,756 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 39,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P315 FKM is a 1996 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 P315 FKM, 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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P315 FKM is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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