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OUI 2840

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,721 mi
Last recorded117,721 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 2840
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 117,721 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 117,689 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 117,603 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 117,603 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 117,422 miles

Both front brake flexy's show rusting to ferules

N/S Front lower suspension arm has slight play in outer ball joint and inner bush

Pass 28 Feb 2017 117,364 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 117,114 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 9 Jul 2014 117,071 miles

Both front tyres worn on both edges

Slight play in o/s/rear lower arm outer bush

Pass 15 Jun 2013 116,902 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel lines corroded (front to rear)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ro right hand side of engine

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 116,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel lines corroded (front to rear)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ro right hand side of engine

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 116,630 miles

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

both front tyres have heavy edge wear

Pass 15 Jun 2011 113,910 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 111,154 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 111,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 109,235 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

corrosion starting on inside of rear sills

sills coverd

sump corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2008 105,528 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 98,701 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 98,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2006 93,761 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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OUI 2840 is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 OUI 2840, 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 OUI 2840 registered?

OUI 2840 is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 17 January 1997.

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