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R283 GGR

1997 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,952 mi
Last recorded170,952 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 GGR
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2021 170,952 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 170,009 miles

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))

oil leak

underbody corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 168,357 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tail arm bushes deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2016 164,316 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 161,224 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 160,182 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 159,017 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 157,087 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 155,018 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 144,093 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 127,134 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 111,142 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2007 93,774 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 74,154 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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R283 GGR is a 1997 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R283 GGR, 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 R283 GGR registered?

R283 GGR is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R283 GGR safe to buy?

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