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M5 MSV

1997 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

218,746 mi
Last recorded218,746 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 MSV
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2017 218,746 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill behind sill cover (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

all exhaust deteriorated

front radiator cross member corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 218,651 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 218,633 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

driver door hinge has slight play

exhaust bolt rotten

oil leak

rear seat insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2014 218,286 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 218,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 217,344 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 216,899 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 213,811 miles

all for jacking points corroding

both lower rear hub bushes perrishing

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 20 May 2011 213,797 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 213,680 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 208,126 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 208,126 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 208,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 201,853 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 197,178 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 185,957 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 185,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 171,663 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 171,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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M5 MSV is a 1997 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 M5 MSV, 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 M5 MSV registered?

M5 MSV is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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