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A11 WXD

1997 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

82,610 mi
Last recorded82,610 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 WXD
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 82,610 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 82,384 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 81,438 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 79,966 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 78,909 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 78,908 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 77,807 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 77,466 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 77,455 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 76,468 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 76,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 75,300 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 75,287 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 71,025 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 71,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 68,656 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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A11 WXD is a 1997 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A11 WXD, 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 A11 WXD registered?

A11 WXD is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is A11 WXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 WXD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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