MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,160 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm inner bearing/bush rubbers perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front mounting bushes perished,,,,,,,,,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all front and rear suspension components have age related corrosion
suspect both outer sills may have corrosion but unable to see plastic covers fitted
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arm inner bearing/bush rubbers perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower 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))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front mounting bushes perished,,,,,,,,,both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all front and rear suspension components have age related corrosion
suspect both outer sills may have corrosion but unable to see plastic covers fitted
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front tyres wearing on edges.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Plastic sill covers loose.
Rear shock absorber dust tubes damaged.
Steel pipe to nearside rear brake corroded.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front tyres wearing on edges.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Plastic sill covers loose.
Rear shock absorber dust tubes damaged.
Steel pipe to nearside rear brake corroded.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
BOTH front tyres wearing on edges.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Main steel brake pipes slightly corroded.
Main front to rear steel brake pipes slightly 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)
Main front to rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel pipes corroded
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MKZ 9710 is a 1997 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 MKZ 9710, 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 MKZ 9710 registered?
MKZ 9710 is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 24 April 1997.
Is MKZ 9710 safe to buy?
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