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P50 OMS

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

101,182 mi
Last recorded101,182 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP50 OMS
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 28 May 2022 101,182 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 100,614 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 100,421 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 99,799 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 99,423 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 98,641 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 98,532 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 97,798 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 95,903 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 94,817 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 93,679 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 92,220 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 91,174 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 89,528 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 87,763 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 84,902 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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P50 OMS is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P50 OMS, 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 P50 OMS registered?

P50 OMS is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P50 OMS safe to buy?

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