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P83 CAV

1996 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,716 mi
Last recorded101,716 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP83 CAV
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2015 101,716 miles

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

Knock from steering suspect Universal Joint

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2014 99,263 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 96,686 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front to rear fuel pipe heavily corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 96,685 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front to rear fuel pipe heavily corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 94,521 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 93,823 miles

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

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

handbrake close to reserve travel

Pass 4 Jul 2009 92,839 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 90,758 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 86,246 miles

Nearside rear inner side lamp not working

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 82,087 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 82,087 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear and o/s/f tyres close to limit

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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P83 CAV is a 1996 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 105,519 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 P83 CAV, 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 30 years old, this BMW 840 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P83 CAV registered?

P83 CAV is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P83 CAV safe to buy?

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