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ACZ 840

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,010 mi
Last recorded121,010 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 840
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 121,010 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 118,685 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 118,674 miles

Centre fuel lines corrosin

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyres cracking

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 116,251 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 108,402 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2012 108,402 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2011 99,225 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2011 99,225 miles

Nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 90,976 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2009 86,723 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 86,723 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2008 83,755 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 80,381 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 77,065 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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ACZ 840 is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ACZ 840, 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 ACZ 840 registered?

ACZ 840 is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is ACZ 840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACZ 840 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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