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644 BMW

1997 BMW 840

Turquoise Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,082 mi
Last recorded53,082 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration644 BMW
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 53,082 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 51,395 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 50,107 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 49,767 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 47,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 47,527 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 46,481 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 45,020 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 43,576 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 41,397 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 38,665 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 36,885 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 34,280 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 34,251 miles

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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644 BMW is a 1997 BMW 840 in Turquoise with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 644 BMW, 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 644 BMW registered?

644 BMW is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is 644 BMW safe to buy?

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