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P8 CDM

1997 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,568 mi
Last recorded42,568 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 CDM
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 42,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

wipers smearing

Fail 11 Jul 2012 42,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Jun 2011 42,355 miles

O/S/F lower front suspension arm, inner mount rubber boot split

both rear subframe mounts deteriorating

both rear upper suspension balljoint boots split

front & rear brake discs corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2010 41,749 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,381 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 41,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

check oil level warning on dash

Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,010 miles

ABS light slow to extinguish

Pass 9 Jul 2007 40,260 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 39,295 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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P8 CDM is a 1997 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 100,467 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 P8 CDM, 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 29 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 P8 CDM registered?

P8 CDM is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P8 CDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 CDM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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