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P322 CFO

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,907 mi
Last recorded130,907 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP322 CFO
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 130,907 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 129,473 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 127,885 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 125,464 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 22 Apr 2021 125,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam lamp unit inoperative (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 125,329 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 125,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 31 May 2017 125,299 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres perished

Fail 25 May 2017 125,299 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres perished

Pass 9 Jun 2016 125,170 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 125,108 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 124,838 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2013 121,390 miles

abs wire o/s/r worn through

Pass 14 Feb 2012 116,811 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 116,765 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 111,207 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2010 107,371 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 102,492 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 98,158 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Feb 2007 92,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 26 Jan 2006 83,721 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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P322 CFO is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 100,467 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 P322 CFO, 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 29 years old, this BMW 840 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P322 CFO registered?

P322 CFO is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P322 CFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P322 CFO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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