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P816 VFU

1997 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

130,022 mi
Last recorded130,022 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 VFU
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 130,022 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 129,830 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 129,265 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 128,746 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 128,621 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 127,776 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 127,762 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Idler arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 125,358 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 122,975 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 120,238 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 118,471 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 116,731 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 115,474 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 115,440 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2012 113,289 miles

Slight corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 18 Jul 2011 111,801 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 110,291 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 108,813 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 106,891 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 105,512 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 103,693 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P816 VFU is a 1997 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P816 VFU, 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 P816 VFU registered?

P816 VFU is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P816 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P816 VFU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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