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P646 MUR

1996 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

268,345 mi
Last recorded268,345 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP646 MUR
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 268,345 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body generally corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2024 268,322 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body generally corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 267,638 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Underside generally corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2022 267,605 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 267,548 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 267,177 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

under side general corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2018 265,871 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 261,313 miles

Offside Rear coil spring tang snapped

Offside Rear cv boot split

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 256,028 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 243,990 miles

Nearside Front slight play in lower ball joint

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre 3mm on inner edge

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 236,213 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 236,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 231,947 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 226,492 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 216,670 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 212,339 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 196,993 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 184,522 miles

FRONT UNDER RAD CROSSMEMBER CORRODED

Pass 29 Aug 2007 170,611 miles

FRONT CROSSMEMBER SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 18 Sep 2006 154,541 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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P646 MUR is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P646 MUR, 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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P646 MUR is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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