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P81 CFP

1997 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,805 mi
Last recorded113,805 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 CFP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 113,805 miles

front subframe corroding

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 16 May 2018 113,775 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

front subframe corroding

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 111,391 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to the offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyre treads are wearing on their inner edges

unable to fully assess the condition of the outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2017 111,365 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to the offside rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyre treads are wearing on their inner edges

unable to fully assess the condition of the outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2015 108,343 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 108,343 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 107,138 miles

Underside fuel pipes corroding

Pass 10 Jun 2013 104,813 miles

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

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013 104,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 18 May 2013 104,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Enigine management light does not illuminate

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Oil leak

Outer sills covered

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front to rear fuel pipe badly corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 102,741 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear coil spring incomplete but location is good

offside rear coil spring incomplete but location is good

suspected corrosion to outer sills, sills covered by side skirts

Pass 3 Jun 2011 100,441 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 97,256 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 93,611 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2008 90,565 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 5 Jun 2007 86,379 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 82,967 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 82,824 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P81 CFP is a 1997 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P81 CFP, 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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P81 CFP is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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