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P773 EUK

1996 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,662 mi
Last recorded121,662 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP773 EUK
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 121,662 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 120,506 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 118,558 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 114,774 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 112,420 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 110,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres worn but legal

Fail 13 Nov 2013 110,752 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

offside front tyre perished on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2012 109,540 miles

body kit fitted to car.

Pass 26 Oct 2011 109,300 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 107,500 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 107,500 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 14,063 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 100,162 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 25 Sep 2007 95,475 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 90,901 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 90,901 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 90,890 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 86,787 miles

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

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

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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P773 EUK is a 1996 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P773 EUK, 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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P773 EUK is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 2 September 1996.

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