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P86 OGV

1996 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

118,650 mi
Last recorded118,650 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 BMW 840105,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP86 OGV
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2024 118,650 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 118,611 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 118,339 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 116,998 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 112,760 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 112,756 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2018 110,381 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 108,502 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 106,679 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 106,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2554017z pirelli (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 103,467 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 103,463 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 99,157 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 8 Apr 2014 99,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2013 95,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 91,176 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 87,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slight lip

wipers smearing screen

Pass 30 Apr 2010 83,504 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 83,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 79,194 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 79,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2008 75,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 75,764 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 72,252 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 9 May 2006 66,406 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 61,599 miles

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

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

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 OGV is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OGV, 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 OGV registered?

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

Is P86 OGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P86 OGV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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