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P861 NON

1996 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,221 mi
Last recorded65,221 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 NON
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 65,221 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower outer ball joint rubber dust cover leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower outer ball joint rubber dust cover leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner lower wishbone rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both outer lower wishbone rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both shock absorber top mount rubber bushes deteriorated (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 64,911 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 64,188 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 64,135 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 63,832 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 63,591 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 63,466 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 63,460 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear inner sidelight goes out when fog light switched on

Pass 18 Jan 2016 63,103 miles

Exhaust showing signs of deterioration

Pass 21 Jan 2015 62,918 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 62,574 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 62,574 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 62,224 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 61,725 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 61,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 61,443 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 61,440 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 61,173 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 60,686 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 60,682 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 59,930 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 58,350 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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P861 NON is a 1996 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 P861 NON, 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 P861 NON registered?

P861 NON is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P861 NON safe to buy?

The MOT history for P861 NON shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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