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R204 JDK

1997 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,488 mi
Last recorded136,488 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 JDK
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 136,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 130,751 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 130,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2016 125,612 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 115,522 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 23 May 2014 104,654 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 92,607 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded at rear, near filter

minor split/cut to inner sidewall of offside rear tyre

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2013 92,602 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipe slightly corroded at rear, near filter

minor split/cut to inner sidewall of offside rear tyre

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2012 92,560 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

Pass 10 Jun 2011 88,338 miles

n/s fuel pipe slight corrsion

Pass 5 May 2010 85,217 miles

airbag light on

fuel pipes corroded

rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2010 85,217 miles

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

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

airbag warning light on

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

nearside and offside rear suspension trailing arm bushes deteriorated slightly

steering track rod inner ball joint gaiters split

Pass 26 May 2009 82,708 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

air bag light on

nsr side light inop

surface corrosion on fuel lines

Pass 4 Jun 2008 78,935 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nsr strut top /bump stop split

osr tyre getting low on tread

Fail 2 Jun 2008 78,931 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nsr strut top /bump stop split

osr tyre getting low on tread

Pass 23 Jun 2007 74,645 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 69,407 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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R204 JDK 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 R204 JDK, 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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What year was R204 JDK registered?

R204 JDK is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R204 JDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R204 JDK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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