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P840 GDA

1997 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,430 mi
Last recorded137,430 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 GDA
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2017 137,430 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 134,392 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 126,768 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 120,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 119,046 miles

All brake flexi hoses perishing

All suspension bushes show general age & wear

Exhaust corroding

Rear fuel pipes corroding

Slight oil leak gearbox area

Pass 9 Feb 2011 116,337 miles

exhaust for surface corrosion

front brake discs slightly corroded & lipped

front fog lamp fault indicated on control panel

offside front wheel rim slightly buckled

Pass 19 Jan 2010 114,890 miles

exhausts corroding

fuel pipes corroding

general underbody corrosion/wear

rear discs corroding

slight engine oil leak

slight gearbox oil leak

slight oil leak from rear diff

tested in wet

water leak

Pass 12 Dec 2008 113,363 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 111,547 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 108,632 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 103,963 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 GDA is a 1997 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GDA, 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 GDA registered?

P840 GDA is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P840 GDA safe to buy?

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