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P662 TWU

1996 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,134 mi
Last recorded70,134 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP662 TWU
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2010 70,134 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGES

CENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET RUSTED,SUPPORTED BY WIRE

SLIGHT WEAR AT STEERING BOX

Pass 19 Nov 2009 68,810 miles

centre exhaust strap corroded,supported by wire

fuel pipe corroded along o/s

Pass 17 Dec 2008 67,396 miles

fuel pipes front to rear are very corroded and worn thin

temporary bracket fitted to exhaust centre box

Pass 13 Nov 2007 64,894 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST B RACKET RUSTED

N/S/R INNER SIDELIGHT N/W

PERIPHERY OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED,INNER FACE

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING BOX

WATER INGRESS AT O/S/F SIDELAMP

Pass 21 Nov 2006 63,107 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 61,542 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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P662 TWU is a 1996 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P662 TWU, 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 P662 TWU registered?

P662 TWU is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 10 September 1996.

Is P662 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P662 TWU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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