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H18 BMR

1997 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,665 mi
Last recorded101,665 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 BMR
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 101,665 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

vehicle has plastic sill covers

wheels have centrs caps covering wheel nuts

Pass 8 Oct 2010 100,296 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 97,828 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 97,828 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 95,407 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 88,797 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 76,944 miles

Nearside Front 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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H18 BMR is a 1997 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H18 BMR, 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 H18 BMR registered?

H18 BMR is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is H18 BMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H18 BMR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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