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P41 TGV

1997 BMW 840

White Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

118,456 mi
Last recorded118,456 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 TGV
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 118,456 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 118,124 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 117,710 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 117,013 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 115,836 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2020 115,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 115,792 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 115,295 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 113,652 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 113,652 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 110,654 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag light on

Fail 8 Aug 2015 110,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag light on

Pass 19 Aug 2014 105,561 miles

airbag light on

Fail 11 Aug 2014 105,136 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

airbag light on

Pass 19 Aug 2013 97,097 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 97,085 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 92,947 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag MIL on

Fail 13 Aug 2012 92,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag MIL on

Pass 11 Aug 2011 89,829 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 86,179 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2010 86,059 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 81,759 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 76,942 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 71,425 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 63,607 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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P41 TGV is a 1997 BMW 840 in White with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P41 TGV, 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 P41 TGV registered?

P41 TGV is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P41 TGV safe to buy?

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