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J9 SPA

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,075 mi
Last recorded89,075 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 SPA
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 89,075 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 86,875 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 86,785 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 13 Feb 2020 86,688 miles

many covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2020 86,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both & worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2019 86,670 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & nearside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded & nearside front /worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 86,510 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 86,368 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 86,112 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 83,540 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 83,284 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 83,280 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 83,273 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 81,559 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 81,559 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 79,967 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 78,390 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 76,032 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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J9 SPA is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J9 SPA, 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 J9 SPA registered?

J9 SPA is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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