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P329 UCL

1997 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

160,939 mi
Last recorded160,939 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP329 UCL
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 160,939 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 154,799 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 148,314 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 145,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive oil leak ? pas ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 144,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nsf flexi has corroded ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe has small corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn free play in steering column (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 143,222 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ns blade smears (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn small free play (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 143,107 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse lights on all the time with tail lights (4.2.3 (c))

Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable small free play in drop arm drive with steering box (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable drag link ball joint worn free play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fuel pipe chafing all metal fuel pipes chafing and corroded (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 138,232 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 138,232 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 134,110 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 134,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 133,958 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 126,399 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 124,287 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 122,424 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 119,382 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 117,295 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 114,740 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 110,620 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 110,620 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 107,278 miles

Nearside rear jacking block missing.

Slight play in nearside rear upper balljoint

Pass 27 Oct 2008 103,046 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly wearing low from inner edges

offside rear balljoint has slight play

slight movement on offside rear stub axle upper bush

Fail 13 Oct 2008 103,046 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly wearing low from inner edges

slight movement on offside rear stub axle upper bush

Pass 11 Oct 2007 98,908 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 98,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brakes not tested due to nearside front flexi brake hose damaged.

full engine top cover fitted.

full engine tray fitted.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 94,010 miles

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

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

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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P329 UCL is a 1997 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 P329 UCL, 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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P329 UCL is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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