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BMW 800V

1997 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,481 mi
Last recorded76,481 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMW 800V
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 76,481 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 19 Sep 2024 75,675 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 74,883 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 74,085 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 73,054 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 72,469 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 72,469 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 71,960 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 71,033 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 69,239 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 64,934 miles

slight rough noise from rear bearings

Pass 1 Oct 2015 61,279 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,775 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2014 59,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2013 59,653 miles

fuel pipe corrored offside

Pass 7 Jan 2011 58,841 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 56,883 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2008 50,370 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 46,943 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 46,926 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 37,314 miles

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

coolant leaking

front brake imbalance 24%

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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BMW 800V is a 1997 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BMW 800V, 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 BMW 800V registered?

BMW 800V is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is BMW 800V safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMW 800V shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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