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J4 UGY

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

106,381 mi
Last recorded106,381 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 UGY
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 106,381 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 106,286 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 106,236 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 106,186 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 106,012 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 101,837 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 14 Oct 2009 94,835 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 88,536 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 88,536 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 78,906 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 67,147 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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J4 UGY is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J4 UGY, 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 J4 UGY registered?

J4 UGY is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is J4 UGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 UGY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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