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P989 KEY

1997 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

61,157 mi
Last recorded61,157 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 KEY
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 61,157 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 61,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 61,152 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 60,665 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 60,590 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 60,457 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 60,077 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 58,913 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 58,066 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,901 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 57,795 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 57,121 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s fuel line slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2008 56,729 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 11 Jul 2007 54,859 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 52,074 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P989 KEY is a 1997 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P989 KEY, 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.

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What year was P989 KEY registered?

P989 KEY is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P989 KEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P989 KEY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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