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P633 MSD

1996 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

39,499 mi
Last recorded39,499 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP633 MSD
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 39,499 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

suspension / steering components corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 38,853 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undersealed

Pass 16 Jun 2022 38,004 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

vehicle under body sealed

Pass 8 Jul 2021 37,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 pitted inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 corroded at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive unable to fully inspect due to covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

various suspention components corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2021 37,651 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken bottom coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 pitted inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 corroded at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive unable to fully inspect due to covers fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

various suspention components corroded ( not considered excessive )

Pass 8 Apr 2020 37,241 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underside ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive under front cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caorroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 34,874 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion on metal fuel pipes

Pass 21 Mar 2018 34,353 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 34,264 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 34,070 miles

outer sidewall cracking on o/s front tyre

surface corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes

Fail 16 Dec 2015 34,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt alloy arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Fuel pipe slightly damaged front to rear metal pipes showing corrossion (7.2.2)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 33,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2014 33,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 33,430 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 33,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 32,940 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 32,940 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play steering idler at n/s.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 32,371 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play steering idler at n/s.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,694 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 30,842 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 30,613 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipes starting to show heavy corroson.

Fail 19 Nov 2007 30,613 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipes starting to show heavy corroson.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,489 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 22,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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P633 MSD is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P633 MSD, 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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P633 MSD is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 3 December 1996.

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