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P529 TMV

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

48,887 mi
Last recorded48,887 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP529 TMV
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 48,887 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 48,698 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 48,384 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 48,125 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2021 47,933 miles

Metal fuel pipe corroded at offside rear near to the inner wheel arch

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 47,405 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 46,791 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,322 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 45,725 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 44,941 miles

fuel pipe corroded on offside rear

Fail 18 May 2016 44,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipe corroded on offside rear

Pass 21 May 2015 43,452 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 43,452 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 41,905 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 41,893 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Fail 23 May 2014 41,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Jun 2013 40,164 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,786 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 37,786 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 31,994 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 31,994 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 29,653 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 29,653 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,055 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 27,096 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,840 miles

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

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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P529 TMV is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P529 TMV, 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 P529 TMV registered?

P529 TMV is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P529 TMV safe to buy?

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