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P791 LDP

1997 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,639 mi
Last recorded116,639 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 LDP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 116,639 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED UNDER SIDE SKIRTS

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 114,222 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 113,163 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 113,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 111,193 miles

brake pipes rusty

exhaust rusty

fuel pipes rusty

rear trayling arm bushes starting to lift

Pass 23 Nov 2013 110,225 miles

brake pipes rusty

front brake pads low

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2012 107,521 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 106,161 miles

rear diff noise

Pass 29 Mar 2010 104,789 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking on outter walls

engine covers fitted

front discs rusty

front to rear fuel pipe rusty

outter cover sills fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2010 104,786 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking on outter walls

engine covers fitted

front discs rusty

front to rear fuel pipe rusty

outter cover sills fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2008 103,415 miles

nearside rear exhuast box rusty

outter cover sills fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2007 100,480 miles

noise from poss rear diff

rear exhaust box rusty near side

Fail 1 Dec 2007 100,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

noise from poss rear diff

off side front tyre perishing on outer wall

rear exhaust box rusty near side

Pass 22 Jul 2006 96,259 miles

slight play off side front anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Jul 2005 89,590 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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P791 LDP is a 1997 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P791 LDP, 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

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What year was P791 LDP registered?

P791 LDP is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P791 LDP safe to buy?

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