MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,370 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
corrosion forming on underside/components
Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
corrosion forming on underside/components
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all/weatherproofing failing (3.6.B.2c)
Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion forming on underside components
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
all underside corroded on surface
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear reverse lights on when in neutral
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
metal pipes corroding
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
corrosion forming body and structure on and near prescibed areas
some metal pipes corroding
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
some brake components rusting
some rust forming underside and floor areas
suspension components rusting
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
exhausts poor condition
metal pipes rusted
tyres wearing low on edges and near limits
previous advisory items apply test no. 280038957453
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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)
both front tyres wearing unevenly
rear exhaust silencers (both sides) rusted damaged and poor condition
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
Based on 28,318 MOT tests across 1,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B4 OWP is a 1996 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 B4 OWP, 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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B4 OWP is a 1996 BMW 840, first registered on 15 January 1996.
Is B4 OWP safe to buy?
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