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P409 GML

1996 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,581 mi
Last recorded107,581 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP409 GML
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 107,581 miles

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

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

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 12 Dec 2012 107,581 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 15 Jun 2012 107,560 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 106,714 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 105,850 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 105,842 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2008 103,790 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 101,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 96,569 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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P409 GML is a 1996 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P409 GML, 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 P409 GML registered?

P409 GML is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P409 GML safe to buy?

The MOT history for P409 GML shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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