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1997 BMW 840 4.4L Petrol · P808 KCC

P808 KCC

1997 BMW 840 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 10/01/1997. Recorded mileage 84,136 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model
BMW 840
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Failed
Road Tax
Untaxed (02/07/2015)
Recorded Mileage
84,136 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 4.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Failed
No test records found
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 02/07/2015
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
4398cc

P808 KCC Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 22/05/2026
  • 84,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)
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P808 KCC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 09:46
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 BMW 840 (P808 KCC) between May 2026 and May 2026.

The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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