MOT Status
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139,650 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front tyre perished
all main load bearing bushes on suspension showing wear but ok and serviceable
all metal brake pipes have started showing very mild syrface rust
all suspension main component bodies have developed surface rust / serviceable
exh clamps rusted but normal . not blowing
minor oil leaks
one of the main metal pipes reluctantly stating to be a fuel pipe is very badly rusted / tester only allowed visual not investigation in depth / presenter please take note .will need attn
fuel lines corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
o/s fuel line corroded
o/s/r tyre cuts in sidewall
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
Based on 28,318 MOT tests across 1,862 vehicles.
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P496 LBA is a 1997 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 P496 LBA, 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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P496 LBA is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 30 April 1997.
Is P496 LBA safe to buy?
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