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64 JS

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

56,343 mi
Last recorded56,343 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration64 JS
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 56,343 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 56,222 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 56,117 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 55,970 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 55,945 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,671 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,586 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 55,309 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,060 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,532 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 53,392 miles

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)

grease on rear brake pipes

slight corrosion fuel pipes

Pass 21 Jan 2008 51,216 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 51,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes rusty advise

Pass 15 Jan 2007 50,411 miles

rear steel brake pipes rusty advise

Pass 19 Jan 2006 49,580 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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64 JS is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 64 JS, 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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64 JS is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is 64 JS safe to buy?

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