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P678 SHW

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,942 mi
Last recorded119,942 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 SHW
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 119,942 miles

Catalyst converter noisey

Nsr tyre has a deep cut on outer wall.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 116,716 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nsf tyre has a deep cut on outer wall not showing cords.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 116,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nsf tyre has a deep cut on outer wall not showing cords.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 107,833 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 107,833 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2009 101,348 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 93,042 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 93,042 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 86,020 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 86,020 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 77,377 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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P678 SHW is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 100,467 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 P678 SHW, 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 29 years old, this BMW 840 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P678 SHW registered?

P678 SHW is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P678 SHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P678 SHW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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