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P446 OJW

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,184 mi
Last recorded143,184 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 OJW
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 143,184 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 141,127 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 31 Aug 2013 141,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing 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)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 138,481 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 135,944 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 131,201 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 131,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre is ON THE LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 20 Dec 2007 125,641 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 121,313 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 121,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 117,810 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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P446 OJW is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P446 OJW, 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 P446 OJW registered?

P446 OJW is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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