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P357 YGH

1997 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,815 mi
Last recorded78,815 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP357 YGH
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 78,815 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 73,104 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 67,264 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 62,700 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 58,958 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 54,778 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 52,416 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 50,014 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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P357 YGH is a 1997 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P357 YGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P357 YGH registered?

P357 YGH is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P357 YGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P357 YGH shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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