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E31 TAB

1997 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

114,056 mi
Last recorded114,056 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE31 TAB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 114,056 miles

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 113,918 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - trailing arms - front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 113,581 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 112,956 miles

Nearside Front tyre warn on edges

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

Rear sub frame bushes detiorating

Fail 7 Apr 2021 112,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre warn on edges

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

Rear sub frame bushes detiorating

Pass 26 Nov 2018 108,137 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 107,997 miles

Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 107,746 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

fuel tank strap corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2015 107,214 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 106,572 miles

Nearside front tyre has cracking/crazing to sidewalls.

Offside front tyre has cracking/crazing to sidewalls.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 105,612 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 101,979 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 99,224 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 96,351 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 93,588 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2008 88,293 miles

front to rear metal feul pipe corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2007 83,621 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 83,600 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 80,666 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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E31 TAB is a 1997 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 E31 TAB, 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 E31 TAB registered?

E31 TAB is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is E31 TAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E31 TAB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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