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P772 RYW

1997 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,172 mi
Last recorded117,172 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP772 RYW
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 117,172 miles

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

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

Pass 11 Dec 2014 115,436 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 113,102 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 112,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 110,742 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 109,837 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 108,309 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 May 2009 108,307 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2008 106,636 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 106,636 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2007 106,602 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 102,995 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge.

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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P772 RYW is a 1997 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P772 RYW, 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 P772 RYW registered?

P772 RYW is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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