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P751 ODA

1996 BMW 840

White Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,952 mi
Last recorded123,952 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP751 ODA
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 123,952 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 123,854 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres perished

Pass 21 Dec 2017 122,867 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 122,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 122,800 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps when rear fog put on, n/s number plate light and inner side light gos off and reverse lights come on (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 122,562 miles

outer sills covered

Pass 9 Sep 2015 122,520 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 120,598 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2014 120,598 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2013 118,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 116,875 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Sidewalls on both rear tyres cracked

Fail 27 Feb 2012 116,874 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Damage to sidewalls on both rear tyres

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2009 115,932 miles

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

front-rear fuel pipe corroded

slight cracking on n/s/r tyre

slight engine oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2009 115,932 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

front-rear fuel pipe corroded

slight cracking on n/s/r tyre

slight engine oil leak

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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P751 ODA is a 1996 BMW 840 in White with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P751 ODA, 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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P751 ODA is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 18 September 1996.

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