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P440 TWL

1996 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,236 mi
Last recorded117,236 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 TWL
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 117,236 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 114,319 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 112,054 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 112,043 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Aug 2022 110,927 miles

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

battery light on

covers fitted obscuring some components

drag link end ball joint play

Fail 26 Aug 2022 110,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

battery light on

Fail 12 Aug 2022 110,916 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front abs loom insecure

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

battery light on

Pass 23 Jun 2021 108,712 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside parking brake low effort

Rear suspension bushes worn

steering wheel heavily misaligned

Fail 18 Jun 2021 108,709 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside parking brake low effort

Rear suspension bushes worn

steering wheel heavily misaligned

Pass 30 Sep 2017 108,612 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 108,452 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 108,049 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 106,788 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 106,788 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 105,479 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 105,479 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 104,953 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 103,240 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 102,335 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 99,778 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 96,970 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 93,108 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 89,449 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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P440 TWL is a 1996 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 P440 TWL, 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 P440 TWL registered?

P440 TWL is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P440 TWL safe to buy?

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