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P666 ANT

1996 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,492 mi
Last recorded64,492 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP666 ANT
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 64,492 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 164,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 164,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 162,827 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 159,390 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 154,099 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 145,891 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 145,891 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 145,813 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 136,843 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 123,163 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 123,144 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2005 112,154 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 104,427 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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P666 ANT is a 1996 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P666 ANT, 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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What year was P666 ANT registered?

P666 ANT is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P666 ANT safe to buy?

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