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E1 KEA

1997 BMW 840

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,226 mi
Last recorded115,226 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 KEA
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 115,226 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 112,650 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 112,354 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 112,042 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 111,595 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 108,544 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 106,972 miles

Fuel pipes at underside slightly corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear differential has slight oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 102,686 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 100,282 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 97,916 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 92,912 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 85,917 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front passenger seat back tilt inoperative

Pass 3 Feb 2010 82,356 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 82,355 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 78,716 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

various oil leaks

Pass 29 Jan 2008 73,815 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 69,895 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 69,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 64,345 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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E1 KEA is a 1997 BMW 840 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 E1 KEA, 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 E1 KEA registered?

E1 KEA is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is E1 KEA safe to buy?

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