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R10 MWL

1997 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,258 mi
Last recorded90,258 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 MWL
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 90,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 90,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 90,118 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 89,785 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 88,760 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 88,153 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 87,295 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

SLIGHT WEAP AROUND POWER STEERING BOX

Fail 31 Oct 2016 87,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST ARM INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER SUSPENSION JOINT IN HUB (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt UPPER BALL JOINT IN HUB (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST ARM INNER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OUTER BALL JOINT IN HUB (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BALL JOINT IN UPPER HUB (2.4.G.2)

FRONT TO REAR METAL PIPE CORRODED POSS EVAP PIPE.

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES NEAR FERRELS (3.6.B.2c)

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

SLIGHT WEAP AROUND POWER STEERING BOX

Pass 21 Sep 2009 82,794 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2008 73,750 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2007 64,456 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 63,302 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 3 Mar 2006 63,301 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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R10 MWL is a 1997 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R10 MWL, 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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R10 MWL is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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