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E8 FTY

1997 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,012 mi
Last recorded99,012 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 FTY
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 99,012 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 99,012 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 98,966 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 98,877 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 98,877 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Pass 28 Mar 2018 98,805 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded n/s and o/s - from front to rear ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 98,805 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded n/s and o/s - from front to rear ()

General under body corrosion on suspension components

Pass 24 Mar 2017 97,875 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

general condtion represents age off vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2016 96,992 miles

general condition represents under side and suspension components

Pass 26 Mar 2015 95,094 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 92,720 miles

Oil leak around rear diff

Pass 19 Mar 2013 90,399 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 90,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 88,438 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 87,915 miles

front to rear fuel line corroded

n/s/r wheel inner rim damaged

Pass 22 May 2010 84,803 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 82,964 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 76,462 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 70,322 miles

rear tyres 2mm keep check

Pass 2 Jun 2006 62,340 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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E8 FTY is a 1997 BMW 840 in Green 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 E8 FTY, 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 E8 FTY registered?

E8 FTY is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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