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P559 AYJ

1997 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,561 mi
Last recorded75,561 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 AYJ
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 75,561 miles

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 75,127 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 74,657 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 74,650 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 74,645 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,424 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 74,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 74,192 miles

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

both front brake sliders creaking under pressure

Fail 14 Sep 2012 74,169 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 72,496 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 72,011 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 70,448 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 69,059 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 65,624 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 62,401 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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