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P432 LHK

1997 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,434 mi
Last recorded116,434 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP432 LHK
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 116,434 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 116,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 116,414 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 116,414 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 115,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 113,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 110,613 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 107,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 104,696 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 100,840 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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P432 LHK is a 1997 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P432 LHK, 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 P432 LHK registered?

P432 LHK is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P432 LHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P432 LHK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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