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KRZ 1769

1997 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,833 mi
Last recorded61,833 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRZ 1769
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 61,833 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 61,214 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 127,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

parking brake efficiency just met minimum requirements

Pass 13 Jul 2016 127,162 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 126,415 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 126,387 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 126,089 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 120,408 miles

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

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

fuel pipes corroded

off side and near side inner track rod ends dust covers split

slight unbalance on front brakes.

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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KRZ 1769 is a 1997 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KRZ 1769, 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 KRZ 1769 registered?

KRZ 1769 is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is KRZ 1769 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KRZ 1769 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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