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A7 FCU

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,316 mi
Last recorded142,316 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 FCU
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 142,316 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 141,508 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 140,413 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 139,838 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 139,838 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. Both (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 138,958 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 138,036 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 136,255 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2012 136,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 134,206 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 134,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 132,082 miles

slight play in osf and nse steering idlers

Fail 19 Oct 2010 132,082 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in osf and nse steering idlers

Pass 26 Nov 2009 131,996 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 130,551 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 123,738 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 111,235 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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A7 FCU is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1998 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 89,197 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 A7 FCU, 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 28 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 A7 FCU registered?

A7 FCU is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is A7 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 FCU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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