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P704 UUF

1996 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

151,259 mi
Last recorded151,259 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP704 UUF
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 151,259 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 151,046 miles

front to rear fuel lies heavily corroded

rear tyres close to legal limit

Fail 2 Jul 2020 151,046 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and lower sill cap end and backing sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front to rear fuel lines very corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2019 150,066 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 150,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 149,308 miles

offside front to rear fuel lines deep corrosion

windscreen cracked in nearside front lower corner

Pass 16 Jun 2017 148,648 miles

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

fuel breather pipe heavily corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2017 148,648 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

fuel breather pipe heavily corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 147,950 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside front metal brake pipes

corrosion to offside front to rear fuel pipe

Pass 20 Jun 2015 146,720 miles

nearside windscreen cracked

slight play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 27 May 2014 145,097 miles

offside rear shocl absorber starting to leak and upper cover split

Fail 23 May 2014 145,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear shocl absorber starting to leak and upper cover split

Pass 10 Jun 2013 142,042 miles

offside front to rear fuel pipe corroded

windscreen cracked behind tax disc

Fail 6 Jun 2013 142,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front to rear fuel pipe corroded

windscreen cracked behind tax disc

Pass 7 Mar 2012 139,485 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit on 1,6mm

offside rear tyre close to legal limit on 2mm

Pass 10 Dec 2010 137,442 miles

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit on 2mm

offside and nearside front track arm inner rose joints worn slight p[lay in ball joints

Pass 21 Dec 2009 135,826 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 135,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 133,007 miles

front to rear metal fuel lines corroded

offside & nearside front tyres on limit 1.6 mm smooth on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2007 129,390 miles

front calipers brake pads creaking in cariers

Fail 17 Nov 2007 129,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front calipers brake pads creaking in cariers

Pass 6 Nov 2006 121,622 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 121,622 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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P704 UUF is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P704 UUF, 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 P704 UUF registered?

P704 UUF is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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