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P545 TAD

1996 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,740 mi
Last recorded93,740 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP545 TAD
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 93,740 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,740 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 93,628 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 94,323 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 93,027 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 92,415 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 90,805 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 90,805 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2008 88,512 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 86,861 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 86,316 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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P545 TAD is a 1996 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P545 TAD, 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 P545 TAD registered?

P545 TAD is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P545 TAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P545 TAD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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