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AFW 840A

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

50,645 mi
Last recorded50,645 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFW 840A
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 50,645 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 50,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 48,919 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 48,395 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 48,205 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 47,501 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 46,776 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 46,358 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 46,068 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 45,929 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 45,821 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 45,570 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 44,955 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

o/s/f seat will not tilt

Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,105 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s seat tilt not working

Pass 6 Oct 2011 43,178 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

knock in steering

Pass 6 Oct 2010 42,051 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 41,236 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 41,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S/F Tyre has a cut in the side wall

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 39,838 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

front and rear number plates starting delaminate

front brake discs heavily corroded

front brake pads wearing low

front to rear metal fuel lines starting to corrode

rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,879 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

tested in wet weather

Pass 3 Oct 2006 37,280 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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AFW 840A is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AFW 840A, 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

How do I check the history of AFW 840A?

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What year was AFW 840A registered?

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

Is AFW 840A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFW 840A shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AFW 840A have outstanding finance?

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