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G15 KUD

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

150,046 mi
Last recorded150,046 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 KUD
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 150,046 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 149,796 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 149,666 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 148,753 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 147,719 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 147,718 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner edges worn

Pass 10 May 2014 144,809 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 144,018 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 141,321 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 136,830 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 132,564 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 123,821 miles

o\s\r lower suspension arm front bush debonding

Pass 29 Aug 2007 123,602 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 122,557 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 120,393 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 120,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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G15 KUD is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G15 KUD, 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 G15 KUD registered?

G15 KUD is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is G15 KUD safe to buy?

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