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P660 BJB

1996 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,031 mi
Last recorded115,031 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP660 BJB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2012 115,031 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 115,031 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 112,234 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 111,986 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 107,635 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 105,953 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 102,536 miles

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

slight play in both front steering idler rods

Fail 13 Feb 2008 102,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight coolant leak

slight oil leak

slight play in both front steering idler rods

Pass 30 Apr 2007 93,254 miles

slight leak on steering box

wear developing in nearside front lower swivel

Pass 29 Apr 2006 85,898 miles

ADVISE NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE/ ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW/

oil leak

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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P660 BJB is a 1996 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P660 BJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P660 BJB registered?

P660 BJB is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P660 BJB safe to buy?

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