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P485 SUB

1996 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,390 mi
Last recorded136,390 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 SUB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 136,390 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 134,212 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 26 Apr 2022 131,855 miles

Fuel pipes corroding

Fail 26 Apr 2022 131,855 miles

Fuel pipes corroding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 131,162 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 131,161 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers stop in middle of screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 131,102 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 3 Sep 2019 131,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 130,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 9 Aug 2017 130,364 miles

Offside Rear Lower Fuel pipe slightly damaged pipes corroded (7.2.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 130,364 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Lower Fuel pipe slightly damaged pipes corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 130,110 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 May 2016 130,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Braking system leaking N/S metal pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 127,186 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 127,030 miles

under side of vehicle wax oiled

Pass 5 Mar 2012 125,642 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2012 125,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 123,982 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 122,114 miles

slight play in offside front lower anti roll bar joint

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 1 Oct 2009 122,109 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight play in offside front lower anti roll bar joint

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Oct 2008 112,646 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Fail 12 Oct 2007 104,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 104,766 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 96,924 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 91,107 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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P485 SUB is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P485 SUB, 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 P485 SUB registered?

P485 SUB is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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