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N2 GRS

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

128,453 mi
Last recorded128,453 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 GRS
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 128,453 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 128,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 128,450 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

air bag light on

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs are corroded & pitted

o/s/f roll bar link boot torn

o/s/r top hub bush is worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2008 124,311 miles

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

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs corroded

fuel lines corroded

o/s/r tyre close to limit in centre tread

Fail 11 Sep 2008 124,311 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs corroded

fuel lines corroded

o/s/r tyre close to limit in centre tread

Pass 15 Feb 2006 113,779 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 113,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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N2 GRS is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N2 GRS, 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 N2 GRS registered?

N2 GRS is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is N2 GRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 GRS shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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