MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,805 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front subframe corroding
fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
front subframe corroding
fuel pipes corroded
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
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
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Underside fuel pipes corroding
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel pipe corroded
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
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
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
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
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
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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