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P330 MLO

1996 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

79,420 mi
Last recorded79,420 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP330 MLO
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 79,420 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 79,185 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 78,875 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 78,427 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 78,007 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 77,380 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 76,390 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 76,374 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 75,502 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 75,172 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 74,642 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 74,114 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 7 Jan 2013 73,751 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 73,290 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 71,996 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 69,074 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 69,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2006 65,972 miles

n/s/f and o/s f tyres wearing low inside edges

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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P330 MLO is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P330 MLO, 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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What year was P330 MLO registered?

P330 MLO is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is P330 MLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P330 MLO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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