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GJB 747

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,729 mi
Last recorded59,729 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJB 747
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 59,729 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 59,123 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 55,762 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 55,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 55,216 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 54,484 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 53,716 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 50,433 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 49,032 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 47,343 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 46,066 miles

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

all 4 tyres splitting on outter edge

Pass 4 Apr 2012 45,004 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,469 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 42,469 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 39,106 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,300 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nock from steering

Fail 14 Oct 2008 38,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nock from steering

Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,468 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 36,426 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 33,329 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 31,159 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 31,159 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GJB 747 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 77.3%.

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 GJB 747, 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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GJB 747 is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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