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B12 GJA

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

165,806 mi
Last recorded165,806 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 GJA
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 165,806 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 161,828 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 157,788 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 153,348 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in places, (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded in places, ()

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded x two in places, ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner both sides, (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 153,316 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel line from front back corroded ()

Pass 6 Apr 2019 146,763 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 140,687 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 134,651 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 130,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer constant velocity joint gaiter split

Fail 19 Jul 2016 130,545 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to engine over heating (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear outer constant velocity joint gaiter split

Pass 25 Mar 2015 126,407 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 116,825 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 116,633 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

diff oil leak

fuel pipes in various places have slight corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2013 107,559 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 106,525 miles

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light on

front tyres wearing inner edge

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 16 Aug 2010 105,152 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 101,618 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 101,611 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

air bag light on

play in offside steering arm

Pass 23 Jan 2007 97,220 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 97,220 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 86,630 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

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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B12 GJA 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 76.2%.

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 B12 GJA, 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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B12 GJA is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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