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R161 NFP

1997 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,589 mi
Last recorded141,589 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 NFP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 141,589 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 141,188 miles

fuel pipes corroded

sills corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2016 140,067 miles

fuel pipes correred

Pass 9 Jun 2015 139,928 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 139,928 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 20 May 2014 139,586 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2014 139,586 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 139,054 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 May 2012 137,841 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2012 137,819 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 136,062 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 135,018 miles

ALL SUSPENSION RUBBER BUSHES ARE SHOWING DETERIORATION.

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE ALL SHOWING RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER BRAKE SURFACE AREA DETERIORATING/RUSTING

FUEL PIPES(METAL)RUSTY AND DETERIORATED

PLASTIC SILL TRIMS ARE FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS.

Fail 28 Jul 2010 135,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ALL SUSPENSION RUBBER BUSHES ARE SHOWING DETERIORATION.

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE ALL SHOWING RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS INNER BRAKE SURFACE AREA DETERIORATING/RUSTING

FUEL PIPES(METAL)RUSTY AND DETERIORATED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

PLASTIC SILL TRIMS ARE FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 134,414 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 131,909 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 122,438 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 117,290 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 111,992 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 111,992 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R161 NFP is a 1997 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R161 NFP, 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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R161 NFP is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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