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NAH 1L

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

47,348 mi
Last recorded47,348 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAH 1L
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 47,348 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 46,823 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 45,961 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 45,025 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 44,386 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2021 43,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 42,682 miles

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 17 Jul 2019 42,679 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in clips both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Nov 2016 42,229 miles

main fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,434 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 39,547 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,418 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 37,822 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,004 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,843 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 33,244 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 24 Jul 2007 30,856 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Oil leak

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

both cat baffles are loose

both front tyres are perished and small cracks in tread

Pass 17 Jun 2006 28,349 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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NAH 1L is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 NAH 1L, 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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NAH 1L is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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