MOT Status
ValidMileage
50,645 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged
o/s/f seat will not tilt
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
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
knock in steering
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)
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
rear brake pads wearing thin
tested in wet weather
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
Based on 28,318 MOT tests across 1,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
You can check the full history of AFW 840A by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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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