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N3 VVJ

1997 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,436 mi
Last recorded136,436 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 VVJ
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 136,436 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 136,436 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 130,566 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 129,916 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 129,829 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 129,388 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 129,241 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 128,828 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 127,998 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 127,146 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 125,855 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 125,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 125,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 124,460 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 123,598 miles

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 5 Sep 2012 121,784 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 118,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 112,785 miles

BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 106,520 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2008 98,396 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 96,198 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 89,765 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 89,765 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 85,495 miles

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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N3 VVJ is a 1997 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N3 VVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N3 VVJ registered?

N3 VVJ is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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