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P430 AFG

1997 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,965 mi
Last recorded139,965 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP430 AFG
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 139,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill early attention jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill early attention jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill early attention jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill early attention jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 139,178 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 138,490 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 138,481 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 138,455 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 138,245 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 138,235 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 137,465 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 137,442 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 136,674 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 136,669 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 136,223 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 136,221 miles

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 135,634 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 133,920 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 132,247 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 132,241 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 129,873 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 129,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 126,944 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 125,591 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 121,886 miles

some play in steering box

Fail 2 Mar 2011 121,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

some play in steering box

Pass 4 Mar 2010 118,589 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 114,589 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 113,999 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 112,975 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 110,830 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P430 AFG is a 1997 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P430 AFG, 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 P430 AFG registered?

P430 AFG is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P430 AFG safe to buy?

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