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B4 ODX

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,672 mi
Last recorded133,672 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 ODX
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 133,672 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all front & rear suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 132,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 131,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 130,685 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 125,568 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 122,140 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 117,843 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 115,806 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 112,366 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 9 Feb 2015 112,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 101,927 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 91,505 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 83,725 miles

both front tyres bold on outer edges

Fail 10 Feb 2012 83,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both front tyres bold on outer edges

Pass 11 Nov 2010 72,900 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 69,136 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 68,462 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 65,005 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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B4 ODX is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B4 ODX, 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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What year was B4 ODX registered?

B4 ODX is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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