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R191 OGF

1997 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,595 mi
Last recorded89,595 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 OGF
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 89,595 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 89,133 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 89,113 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 88,825 miles

Front both tyres uneven wear

Pass 14 Aug 2018 88,084 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 87,923 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Oct 2016 87,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted.

n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r tyres perished.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 86,041 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 85,560 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 85,560 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 85,373 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 85,373 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 85,335 miles

excess movement @ noise from air con compressor

Pass 25 Oct 2011 84,952 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 84,560 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 84,028 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 84,028 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2008 83,266 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 82,662 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 80,943 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 72,419 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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R191 OGF is a 1997 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R191 OGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R191 OGF registered?

R191 OGF is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R191 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R191 OGF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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