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P80 MAD

1997 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,356 mi
Last recorded92,356 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP80 MAD
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 92,356 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 89,979 miles

fuel pipes getting rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2011 87,322 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2010 82,769 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 77,943 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 77,943 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 72,759 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 66,976 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 61,548 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 61,548 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P80 MAD is a 1997 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P80 MAD, 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 P80 MAD registered?

P80 MAD is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P80 MAD safe to buy?

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