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P766 POW

1997 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,430 mi
Last recorded98,430 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP766 POW
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 98,430 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 27 Feb 2024 98,430 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Jan 2023 98,187 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disks corroded due to sitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 98,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kicks up incorrect way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kicks up the wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disks corroded due to sitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2013 98,100 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 95,610 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 93,164 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 91,170 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 85,439 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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P766 POW is a 1997 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P766 POW, 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 P766 POW registered?

P766 POW is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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