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M800 GAC

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,036 mi
Last recorded83,036 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 GAC
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 83,036 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 83,006 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded underside ()

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 82,840 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 82,633 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 82,616 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 82,576 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 9 Jul 2015 82,468 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 82,302 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 81,624 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 81,064 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 79,560 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 78,129 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 76,848 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 76,150 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 75,408 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall but not excessive

n/s/f inner track rod end rubber boot split

Fail 19 Jul 2006 75,405 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall but not excessive

n/s/f inner track rod end rubber boot split

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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M800 GAC 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 93.8%.

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 M800 GAC, 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 M800 GAC registered?

M800 GAC is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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The MOT history for M800 GAC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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