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P808 KCC

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,136 mi
Last recorded84,136 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 KCC
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 May 2026 84,136 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 83,652 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 83,514 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 83,514 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 83,382 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 83,358 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 82,164 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 81,642 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 81,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 May 2012 79,926 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 79,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,743 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 75,722 miles

Centre Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 73,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 70,348 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 70,238 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 70,070 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 69,076 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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P808 KCC is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P808 KCC, 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 P808 KCC registered?

P808 KCC is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P808 KCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P808 KCC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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