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A15 JBM

1997 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,762 mi
Last recorded86,762 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 JBM
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 86,762 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 86,648 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 86,467 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 82,459 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 77,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 75,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 70,510 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 63,581 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 63,581 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 59,247 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 53,697 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight lift in steering box

Pass 20 Mar 2006 51,271 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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A15 JBM is a 1997 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A15 JBM, 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 A15 JBM registered?

A15 JBM is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is A15 JBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 JBM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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