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P622 APL

1996 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

191,706 mi
Last recorded191,706 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP622 APL
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2023 191,706 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps main beam staying on (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits had to be aborted due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended unable to clip in (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended unable to clip in (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes both sides ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 190,288 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Sep 2017 190,281 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)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 188,727 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 188,727 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outersill (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 18,794 miles

fuel pipes

Fail 29 Oct 2015 185,201 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel pipes

Pass 8 Oct 2014 180,685 miles

advise center rear b/light n/w

advise h/brake reqs attention

advise n/s/r window n/w

advise o/s/r inner door trim adrift

Fail 27 Sep 2014 180,685 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

advise center rear b/light n/w

advise h/brake reqs attention

advise n/s/r window n/w

advise o/s/r inner door trim adrift

Pass 2 Sep 2013 175,145 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 175,145 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)

Fail 1 Jul 2013 175,074 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear shock absorber shields insecure

front reg plate cracked

ignition key / fob broken

nearside front tyre cracked and deteriorated

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn off on edges of tread

rear brake pads getting low

offside front brake caliper creaks when footbrake pressed

Pass 27 Jun 2012 152,027 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 152,027 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

catalitic converters rattling

nearside front tyre has signs that it has been rubbing

rear exhaust rusting

slight play in steering box drop arm

wheels/spacers odd. NSF and OSR look the same OSF and NSR look the same

Pass 7 Jul 2010 151,635 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 151,071 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 150,818 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 150,028 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 147,140 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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P622 APL is a 1996 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P622 APL, 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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P622 APL is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 23 August 1996.

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