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K66 OLA

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,865 mi
Last recorded139,865 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK66 OLA
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 139,865 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 139,865 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 138,826 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 138,825 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 138,284 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 136,506 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 135,073 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2015 135,047 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes slight corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2014 134,931 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 134,369 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 134,316 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 18 Jan 2010 132,862 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 131,921 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 130,770 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 129,308 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 124,040 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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K66 OLA is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K66 OLA, 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 K66 OLA registered?

K66 OLA is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is K66 OLA safe to buy?

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