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M100 LRA

1997 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,268 mi
Last recorded73,268 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM100 LRA
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 73,268 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 71,623 miles

metal vent pipe corroded at rear

osf brake disc pitted

Pass 28 Mar 2014 68,665 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 68,591 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 68,213 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 67,505 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,508 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 65,539 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 64,807 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advise-both rear tyres treads are unevenly worn

advise-nearside front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 19 Feb 2008 62,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 19 Feb 2007 59,974 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 59,969 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 58,236 miles

Free play in steering box

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M100 LRA is a 1997 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 M100 LRA, 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 M100 LRA registered?

M100 LRA is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is M100 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for M100 LRA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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