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E7 OOE

1997 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,846 mi
Last recorded198,846 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 OOE
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 198,846 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 198,816 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 198,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 197,413 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

exhaust system rusted

Pass 3 Jul 2017 197,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion cross memeber (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed driver (5.2.2b)

general condition represents age of vehicle

slight wear in steering arm joints

Fail 1 Jul 2017 197,265 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion cross memeber (6.1.B.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed driver (5.2.2b)

general condition represents age of vehicle

slight wear in steering arm joints

Pass 2 Jul 2016 190,975 miles

jacking points missing

oil leak

warning light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general condition represents age of vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2015 181,750 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 172,368 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 162,472 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2013 162,471 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 152,985 miles

Can't see bottom of rear springs

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 152,980 miles

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

Can't see bottom of rear springs

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

Offside Inner Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 144,852 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 137,547 miles

both rear tyre slight were on outer edge

Pass 26 May 2009 130,002 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 117,968 miles

Stearing idler near side has some free play

Fail 18 Feb 2008 117,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stearing idler near side has some free play

Pass 6 Feb 2007 107,921 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 98,340 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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E7 OOE is a 1997 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E7 OOE, 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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E7 OOE is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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