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P86 CDO

1996 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

116,252 mi
Last recorded116,252 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP86 CDO
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 116,252 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 116,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 116,057 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 115,624 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 113,915 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 111,345 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 109,439 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 109,438 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 103,984 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 103,899 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 99,983 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 94,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 94,916 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 91,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre tread deteriorated and cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2014 88,993 miles

nearside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Mar 2013 86,441 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 84,800 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 82,497 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 82,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

emissions close to limit

o/s fuel pipe corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2009 79,570 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 77,399 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 71,211 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 71,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 66,351 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 60,791 miles

nearside front wheelarch liner insecure

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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P86 CDO is a 1996 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P86 CDO, 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 P86 CDO registered?

P86 CDO is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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