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P48 ESA

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,600 mi
Last recorded104,600 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 ESA
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 104,600 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 104,127 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 104,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 103,208 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 102,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wipers smearing

Pass 12 May 2016 101,667 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 101,595 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 101,039 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 100,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 20 Apr 2012 100,726 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front to rear fuel pipes badly corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 100,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel lines corroded

n/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 29 Mar 2010 99,152 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 98,061 miles

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

n/s/r upper hub bush has slight play

o/s/r upper hub bush has slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2008 96,476 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 95,157 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 95,157 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 91,642 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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P48 ESA is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P48 ESA, 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 P48 ESA registered?

P48 ESA is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 9 June 1997.

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