MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
Based on 28,318 MOT tests across 1,862 vehicles.
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P455 XGK is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 P455 XGK, 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 P455 XGK registered?
P455 XGK is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 30 September 1996.
Is P455 XGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for P455 XGK shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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