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P9 CNC

1997 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,982 mi
Last recorded121,982 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 CNC
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 121,982 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 121,910 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake discs worn

rear suspension bushes worn

sill covers fitted

slight play in steering

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2014 121,909 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

slight play in steering

slight underbody corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake discs worn

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 6 Nov 2012 121,849 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 120,448 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 120,446 miles

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

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

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 112,714 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 112,711 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel lines corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2008 104,035 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 96,403 miles

Both front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 14 Aug 2006 87,772 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion.

Screw in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 10 Aug 2006 87,772 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Both front to rear metal brake pipes showing corrosion.

Screw in nearside rear tyre.

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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P9 CNC is a 1997 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P9 CNC, 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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P9 CNC is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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