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P223 ANJ

1997 BMW 840

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,526 mi
Last recorded128,526 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 ANJ
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 128,526 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 126,890 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 123,961 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 121,620 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 121,620 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 118,067 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 115,763 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 112,132 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 104,215 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 91,610 miles

osf tyre starting to mishape on inside edge

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Feb 2006 76,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2006 76,189 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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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P223 ANJ is a 1997 BMW 840 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P223 ANJ, 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 P223 ANJ registered?

P223 ANJ is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P223 ANJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P223 ANJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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