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P840 BCX

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

139,568 mi
Last recorded139,568 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 BCX
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 139,568 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 138,820 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 137,528 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 136,991 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 136,392 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 134,110 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 133,128 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 133,109 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 131,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 129,179 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Upper suspension bush slightly worn

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Outer cv gaitor split

Offside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 125,733 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 125,719 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 122,602 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 118,052 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 113,963 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 113,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s front tyre cut

Pass 14 Nov 2012 109,964 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 105,604 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 101,455 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 98,830 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 96,162 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 96,095 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 92,985 miles

exhaust mounting poor condition

slight play in n/s rear suspension

slight play in steering

Pass 14 Nov 2006 88,902 miles

slight play in n/s rear suspension

slight play in the steering

Pass 23 Nov 2005 83,398 miles

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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P840 BCX is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P840 BCX, 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 P840 BCX registered?

P840 BCX is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P840 BCX safe to buy?

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