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P79 JKB

1997 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

147,085 mi
Last recorded147,085 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 JKB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 147,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Jul 2024 146,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 8 Aug 2023 146,517 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 145,555 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 144,903 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 144,891 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 143,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 142,540 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 141,634 miles

Nearside Rear small curb cut on tyre protective rim

brake pad warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 24 Feb 2017 140,604 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 140,561 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 Jan 2016 139,145 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 138,509 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 138,173 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 137,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 134,868 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 133,881 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 132,242 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 130,413 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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P79 JKB is a 1997 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P79 JKB, 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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P79 JKB is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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