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P861 YGC

1996 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

159,662 mi
Last recorded159,662 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 YGC
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 159,662 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 158,620 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 156,509 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 155,744 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 155,103 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 153,815 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 153,020 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 152,040 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 150,649 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 146,177 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 146,177 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 144,284 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 141,757 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 139,233 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 134,793 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 127,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 118,741 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f seat not fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2007 113,824 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 103,383 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 103,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 90,863 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 YGC is a 1996 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P861 YGC registered?

P861 YGC is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is P861 YGC safe to buy?

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