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P766 LCC

1996 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,465 mi
Last recorded116,465 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP766 LCC
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 116,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 May 2018 116,123 miles

Steel Fuel pipe corroded at NSR

Pass 9 Jun 2017 115,660 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 115,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 111,466 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 109,125 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 109,121 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 107,822 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 103,676 miles

air bag light on

Fail 18 Sep 2012 103,617 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 98,217 miles

air bag light on

Fail 22 Sep 2010 94,415 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes very rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2010 94,415 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes very rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2009 93,727 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2009 93,727 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2008 91,416 miles

Oil on inside of n/s/f road wheel.

Surface rust on exhaust.

surface rust on fuel pipes

Fail 4 Aug 2008 91,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil on inside of n/s/f road wheel.

Surface rust on exhaust.

surface rust on fuel pipes

Pass 18 Apr 2007 91,315 miles

slight oil leak rear shockabsorbers

Pass 18 May 2006 90,035 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

horn weak

nearside wiper blade slightly worn

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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P766 LCC is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P766 LCC, 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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P766 LCC is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 7 September 1996.

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