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R171 SEL

1997 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,171 mi
Last recorded177,171 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 SEL
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 177,171 miles

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

Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 177,161 miles

Central Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 177,161 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Central Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 177,111 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 177,103 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 176,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 176,329 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 176,106 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 176,106 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 174,115 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 170,073 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 168,165 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 164,448 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight play in all rear suspension bushes

Pass 5 Jan 2009 164,448 miles

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

slight play in all rear suspension bushes

Pass 7 Jan 2008 161,797 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 153,422 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 148,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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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R171 SEL is a 1997 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R171 SEL, 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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R171 SEL is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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