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P536 AGR

1996 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,937 mi
Last recorded81,937 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP536 AGR
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 81,937 miles

vehicle is heavily undersealed to the underside .Covering subframes and all underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2025 81,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

integral vehicle structure under side cover in excessive amount of underseal including subframes and prescribed areas

Pass 24 Feb 2022 80,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle heavily undersealed limiting visibility

Pass 12 Dec 2020 79,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

underside heavily undersealed, not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 9 Dec 2020 79,280 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

underside heavily undersealed, not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 9 Dec 2020 79,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

underside heavily undersealed, restricting the view of components

Pass 29 Apr 2019 75,766 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed limiting visibility

Fail 12 Apr 2019 75,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed limiting visibility

Pass 23 Apr 2018 73,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 73,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 71,265 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Under body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 71,002 miles

offside rear top outer suspension joint has free play/wear

Fail 21 Sep 2010 71,002 miles

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

offside rear top outer suspension joint has free play/wear

Pass 10 Feb 2009 70,682 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 70,677 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 69,838 miles

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

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

both front bottom ball joints dust covers split

diff oil leaks

engine oil leaks

slight backlash in steering box

Pass 4 Sep 2007 68,914 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 65,052 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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P536 AGR is a 1996 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 P536 AGR, 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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What year was P536 AGR registered?

P536 AGR is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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