P283SVL
Year1997
0-60mph7.9 sec
FuelPetrol
Power286 BHP
P283SVLreport date: 2024-04-28      
UK

BMW 840 CI COUPE

General information

Make BMW
Model 540 840 CI COUPE
Colour Grey
Year of manufacture 1997
Top speed 155 mph
0 - 60 mph 7.9 seconds
Gearbox 4 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 286 BHP
Max. torque 420 Nm at 3.900 rpm
Engine capacity 4.398 cc
Cylinders 8
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 14.1 mpg
Consumption extra urban 29.7 mpg
Consumption combined 21.1 mpg
P283SVLreport date: 2024-04-28      

Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-12-18
Pictures 66
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2024-04-19
MOT pass rate
71 %
MOT passed 15
Failed MOT tests 6
Total advice items 36
Total items failed 18
MOT #21 2023-04-20 09:28
MOT test number 501113174021
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2024-04-19
MOT #20 2021-12-22 14:32
MOT test number 235240698348
Result Passed
MOT #19 2020-11-24 17:41
MOT test number 489211290910
Result Passed
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MOT #18 2020-11-03 13:02
MOT test number 311791419543
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Fail
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Fail
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MOT #17 2019-10-02 05:56
MOT test number 818826672910
Result Passed
MOT #16 2018-11-02 06:06
MOT test number 459719072806
Result Passed
MOT #15 2017-06-01 14:28
MOT test number 652423233750
Result Passed
Advice
Undertrays prevent full inspection of underside
Advice
Handbrake needs very firm pull to achieve minimum 16% effort and may need repair
Advice
Brake pipes greased, some corrosion present, does not appear excessive
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MOT #14 2015-07-01 15:11
MOT test number 979412785127
Result Passed
Notice
Handbrake requires very firm pull to reach minimum 16%
Notice
Non-obligatory offside front foglight damaged
MOT #13 2015-07-01 13:58
MOT test number 796452485101
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Notice
Handbrake requires very firm pull to reach minimum 16%
Fail
Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advice
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Notice
Non-obligatory offside front foglight damaged
MOT #12 2013-10-07 12:29
MOT test number 885250283267
Result Passed
Notice
Unusual tyre wear starting to offside front inner edge
Notice
Brake pipes heavily greased, some corrosion present, does not appear excessive
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MOT #11 2013-10-01 10:52
MOT test number 718144473296
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Notice
Brake pipes heavily greased, some corrosion present, does not appear excessive
Notice
Slight perishing/cracking started to nearside rear tyre
Fail
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Fail
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Notice
Nearside rear tyre has unusual wear on inner edge
Notice
Unusual tyre wear starting to offside front inner edge
MOT #10 2012-08-31 16:01
MOT test number 657704842298
Result Passed
Notice
Remaining brake pipes heavily greased, some corrosion present, does not appear excessive
Notice
Several brake pipes covered by two undertrays, corrosion must be present, unable to inspect
MOT #9 2012-08-29 15:44
MOT test number 255042342210
Result Failed
Notice
Remaining brake pipes heavily greased, some corrosion present, does not appear excessive
Fail
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Notice
Several brake pipes covered by two undertrays, corrosion must be present, unable to inspect
Fail
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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MOT #8 2011-07-07 12:44
MOT test number 247588081173
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Notice
Brake pipes greased, some corrosion present, does not appear excessive
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #7 2011-07-06 12:08
MOT test number 469567981171
Result Failed
Advice
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #6 2010-06-15 11:57
MOT test number 274966660187
Result Passed
MOT #5 2009-05-01 11:50
MOT test number 500861029157
Result Passed
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MOT #4 2008-05-01 10:46
MOT test number 543232828102
Result Passed
Advice
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
MOT #3 2008-04-29 14:36
MOT test number 423870628149
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advice
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
MOT #2 2007-05-08 11:45
MOT test number 554548627172
Result Passed
Notice
N/s/f tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge.
MOT #1 2006-03-08 14:59
MOT test number 124647766043
Result Passed
Notice
Front brake discs starting to corrode on inner surface.
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 23
First mileage registration 1997-12-31
Last registration 2023-04-20
Complete history See info
Registration #1 1997-12-31 25 mi
Registration #2 2006-03-08 49.320 mi
Registration #3 2007-05-08 52.356 mi
Registration #4 2008-04-29 54.659 mi
Registration #5 2008-05-01 54.664 mi
Registration #6 2009-05-01 57.390 mi
Registration #7 2010-06-15 60.941 mi
Registration #8 2011-07-06 64.607 mi
Registration #9 2011-07-07 64.607 mi
Registration #10 2012-08-29 65.317 mi
Registration #11 2012-08-31 65.318 mi
Registration #12 2013-10-01 66.165 mi
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Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 90 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 2
Number of axles 2
Engine number 52811397

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