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P506 GSP

1996 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,051 mi
Last recorded118,051 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 GSP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 118,051 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 117,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 109,734 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 101,911 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 95,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2013 95,152 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 88,742 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2012 88,742 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 82,608 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 75,755 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2009 69,017 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 69,013 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 60,738 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 53,580 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 44,759 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 35,070 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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P506 GSP is a 1996 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P506 GSP, 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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P506 GSP is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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