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99 JAN

1997 BMW 840

Yellow Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,858 mi
Last recorded82,858 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration99 JAN
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2026 82,858 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 81,855 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 81,252 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 79,657 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 79,325 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 78,484 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 76,643 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 73,929 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 71,421 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2016 69,550 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 67,004 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 63,896 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 60,310 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 55,494 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,047 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 44,760 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2009 39,629 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 34,132 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 31,933 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 28,011 miles

Slight play in front drop links.

Pass 21 Jul 2005 24,910 miles

Gash in nearside front tyre (No cords exposed)

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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99 JAN is a 1997 BMW 840 in Yellow with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 99 JAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 99 JAN registered?

99 JAN is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is 99 JAN safe to buy?

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