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HFZ 9657

1997 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,486 mi
Last recorded103,486 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFZ 9657
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 103,486 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 103,004 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 102,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 102,496 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 100,989 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2011 85,446 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f track control arm inner bush slight play not excessive

Pass 27 Nov 2010 84,995 miles

air bag warning light on

exhaust noise level

nearside rear tyre cuts in sidewall

play in nearside and offside front track rod ends

Fail 27 Nov 2010 84,995 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

air bag warning light on

exhaust noise level

nearside rear tyre cuts in sidewall

play in nearside and offside front track rod ends

Pass 2 Oct 2009 82,785 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 82,758 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 80,076 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 75,330 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 69,244 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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HFZ 9657 is a 1997 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HFZ 9657, 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 HFZ 9657 registered?

HFZ 9657 is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is HFZ 9657 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HFZ 9657 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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