MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,561 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front brake sliders creaking under pressure
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front brake sliders creaking under pressure
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front brake disc(s) worn
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
Based on 28,318 MOT tests across 1,862 vehicles.
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P559 AYJ is a 1997 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P559 AYJ, 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 P559 AYJ registered?
P559 AYJ is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P559 AYJ safe to buy?
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