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P748 HJB

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

137,365 mi
Last recorded137,365 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 HJB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 137,365 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 136,933 miles

All rear suspension components have surface corrosion but not seriously weakened

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 136,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 135,740 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 133,462 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 133,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 128,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front n/s washer very little water spray

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 123,423 miles

Front o/s & n/s brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Front radiator support corroded (radiator still secure)

Vehicle underbody showing signs of corrosion

centre exhaust bracket corroded (exhaust still secure)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 118,923 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 118,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 113,408 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 113,408 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 105,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight corossion to fuel pipes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 99,488 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 99,483 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 91,074 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 90,759 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2011 81,471 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 81,471 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 76,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 76,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 74,709 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INSIDE EDGES

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

GENERAL CORROSION TO UNDERBODY

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

VERY SLIGHT FREEPLAY O/S/R WHEEL

Pass 25 Sep 2008 74,242 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 71,296 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 64,296 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 56,611 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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P748 HJB is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 P748 HJB, 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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P748 HJB is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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