MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,430 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
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))
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))
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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
Based on 28,318 MOT tests across 1,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of P766 POW?
You can check the full history of P766 POW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was P766 POW registered?
P766 POW is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 7 February 1997.
Is P766 POW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P766 POW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P766 POW have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P766 POW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.