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J111 NEK

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

120,409 mi
Last recorded120,409 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 NEK
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 120,409 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 118,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 118,992 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible pipes coated in stone-chip protection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 118,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Pass 27 Jan 2022 116,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Pass 12 Dec 2018 115,954 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 114,334 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded centre to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 113,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 111,632 miles

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

surface corrosion on fuel and brake lines corroded.

Pass 20 Dec 2014 110,338 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel pipe c0rreded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 108,656 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2012 106,580 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 104,438 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 99,258 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 95,300 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 95,299 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2007 91,976 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 88,077 miles

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

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

reverse light on offside not working

Fail 20 Dec 2006 88,077 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

reverse light on offside not working

Pass 25 Sep 2006 87,999 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 69,958 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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J111 NEK is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J111 NEK, 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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J111 NEK is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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