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EIL 88

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

125,710 mi
Last recorded125,710 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEIL 88
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 125,710 miles

Body kit restricts view

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 125,691 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Body kit restricts view

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 125,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Under vehicle components corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 126,066 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 125,420 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 125,209 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front suspension rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 124,493 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 124,161 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 124,108 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 123,730 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 123,604 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 123,236 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 121,858 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 120,857 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 120,056 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 118,928 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 114,565 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 110,013 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 110,013 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 102,703 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 93,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 93,112 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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EIL 88 is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EIL 88, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EIL 88 registered?

EIL 88 is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is EIL 88 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EIL 88 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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