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A19 MLY

1997 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,685 mi
Last recorded103,685 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 MLY
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 103,685 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 103,515 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 102,504 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 101,177 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 99,810 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 98,260 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 97,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 95,719 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 95,618 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine Cover fitted

Oil Leak

Under tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2014 94,862 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 93,681 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 93,681 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 92,489 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 91,158 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2010 89,769 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 89,762 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 86,539 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 86,535 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 86,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

airbag warning lamp on

front shock cables insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2008 82,213 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 80,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 74,282 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 30 Jun 2005 71,608 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2005 71,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag warning lamp staying on

offside rear tyre low

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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A19 MLY is a 1997 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A19 MLY, 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 A19 MLY registered?

A19 MLY is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is A19 MLY safe to buy?

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