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P365 STW

1997 BMW 840

Purple Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

164,033 mi
Last recorded164,033 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP365 STW
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 164,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bush on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bush on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 161,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower suspension arm, ball joint has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear hub, top rose bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower suspension arm, ball joint has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear hub, top rose bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel due to multi link system. (2.3 (a) (i))

both fuel lines and brake pipes covered in under-seal.

Pass 8 Feb 2021 159,005 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 158,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 158,877 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 158,404 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 157,489 miles

Fuel pipe(s) corroded

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Offside & Nearside (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside & Nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 156,383 miles

Both rear flexy brake hoses starting to deteriorate

O/S rear shock absorber leaking slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2013 154,773 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 153,594 miles

drivers seat back rest does not cock forward but is secure when back

Fail 7 Apr 2011 153,552 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

drivers seat back rest does not cock forward but is secure when back

Pass 14 Jan 2010 148,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

drivers seat backrest is secure when back but does not release to allow access to rear seats. passenger seat works o\k

Pass 2 Jan 2009 145,352 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 143,256 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 142,230 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 138,466 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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P365 STW is a 1997 BMW 840 in Purple with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 P365 STW, 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 P365 STW registered?

P365 STW is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P365 STW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P365 STW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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