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MKZ 9710

1997 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,160 mi
Last recorded114,160 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKZ 9710
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 114,160 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2025 114,134 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 114,009 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 113,037 miles

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 112,469 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 112,469 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 112,439 miles

BOTH front tyres wearing on edges.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Main steel brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 112,168 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 112,168 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2006 109,725 miles

fuel pipes corroded

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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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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MKZ 9710 is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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