MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,589 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
fuel pipes corroded
sills corroded
fuel pipes correred
Fuel pipe/s corroded
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
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)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
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)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
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
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.
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.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
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?
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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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