MOT Status
ValidMileage
159,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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))
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f seat not fitted
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
Based on 28,318 MOT tests across 1,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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