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K11 XNB

1997 BMW 840

Yellow Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,787 mi
Last recorded149,787 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 XNB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 149,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 149,538 miles

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Feb 2019 149,522 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff /gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion metal parts

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 149,087 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Oil leak Diff ()

Pass 17 Sep 2016 147,299 miles

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 12 Sep 2016 147,297 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

oil leak at rear diff

Fail 14 Sep 2015 146,004 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 146,004 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 111,620 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 110,819 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 110,658 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 110,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 110,647 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 110,147 miles

both rear trailing arm bushs starting to perish

front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2009 104,396 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 104,396 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 98,174 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 91,154 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm - 3mm

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2006 90,040 miles

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

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

Oil leak

WET TEST

Pass 7 Nov 2005 80,947 miles

offside front brake hose slighty fouling suspension leg

rear number plate slighty distored

Fail 7 Nov 2005 80,947 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front brake hose slighty fouling suspension leg

rear number plate slighty distored

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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K11 XNB is a 1997 BMW 840 in Yellow with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K11 XNB, 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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K11 XNB is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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