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FND 840

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,790 mi
Last recorded91,790 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFND 840
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 91,790 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 90,350 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 89,157 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 87,182 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 87,181 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2013 86,852 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 86,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 84,086 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 84,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 80,880 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 80,880 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 76,246 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 73,615 miles

Front discs slight corroded on inner faces

Left hand front tyre wearing on outer edge

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight attension to hand brake performance

Pass 30 Oct 2007 72,895 miles

All tyres getting low

Front tyres worn on inner and auter edges

Very slight play in stering box

Pass 20 Oct 2006 71,177 miles

Both headlamps aim on lower limets

Left hand rear trailing arm bush slight perished

Main fuel pipes surface corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2005 67,928 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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FND 840 is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FND 840, 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

How do I check the history of FND 840?

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What year was FND 840 registered?

FND 840 is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is FND 840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FND 840 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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