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P511 TKX

1997 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,019 mi
Last recorded148,019 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 TKX
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 148,019 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 146,930 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 145,933 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 124,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 121,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 7 Jan 2009 145,287 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jan 2009 145,287 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 8 Sep 2007 138,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 138,994 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 133,262 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 133,262 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 126,651 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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P511 TKX is a 1997 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P511 TKX, 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 P511 TKX registered?

P511 TKX is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P511 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P511 TKX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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