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P320 GPE

1996 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

68,092 mi
Last recorded68,092 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP320 GPE
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 68,092 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 68,083 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Fuel hose leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm(as chalked ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface rust metal pipes

Pass 31 Jul 2023 68,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Jul 2023 68,036 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2020 67,990 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 67,967 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 67,940 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 67,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,870 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 67,800 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 67,731 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 67,575 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 66,792 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 66,696 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 66,644 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 66,039 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 66,039 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 65,952 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)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 64,935 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 61,010 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 61,008 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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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P320 GPE is a 1996 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 P320 GPE, 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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P320 GPE is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 18 September 1996.

Is P320 GPE safe to buy?

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