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M8 MCM

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

129,018 mi
Last recorded129,018 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 MCM
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 129,018 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 127,502 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 126,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 126,736 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 126,388 miles

Central Front exhaust system corroded

Central Front oil leak

Central Rear diff corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 125,902 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 125,901 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake performance not tested, unable to run engine due to overheating. (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested Emissions not tested due to engine overheating. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Rear window brake light not working. Rear spoiler brake light under 50% not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 124,803 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 124,352 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 124,310 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 122,999 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 120,902 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 118,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 114,711 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 114,099 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Corrosion fuel pipe o/s/r.

Corrosion on inner surfaces of n/s/f & o/s/f brake discs

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 113,559 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 107,278 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 102,214 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front position lamp glass broken

Pass 11 Jan 2007 98,612 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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M8 MCM is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M8 MCM, 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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M8 MCM is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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