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R291 CAX

1997 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

96,051 mi
Last recorded96,051 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 CAX
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 96,051 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 96,051 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 95,916 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 94,454 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 5 May 2016 94,441 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 90,663 miles

very badly corroded fuel pipe

Fail 31 Dec 2014 90,538 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

very badly corroded fuel pipe

Pass 13 Jan 2014 82,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

areas of offside main line fuel pipes heavily corroded

dampness at brake fluid reservoir master cylinder mounting area

nearside rear shock absorber top dirt cover detatched

Fail 8 Jan 2014 82,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

areas of offside main line fuel pipes heavily corroded

dampness at brake fluid reservoir master cylinder mounting area

nearside front tyre worn edges,and has a damage cut

nearside rear shock absorber top dirt cover detatched

Pass 7 Jan 2013 73,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

metal main line pipe at offside of the vehicle heavily corroded in areas

nearside rear shock absorber top dirt cover detatched

nearside rear tyre has shoulders wear,and 2.5mm tread depth in areas

offside front tyre has shoulders wear

offside rear tyre has shoulders wear,and 3.5mm tread depth in areas

Pass 9 Jan 2012 68,039 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 68,039 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 61,912 miles

both rear tyres worn outer shoulders

fuel metal pipe at offside rear weakening by corrosion,though not leaking at time of test

Pass 21 Jan 2010 56,521 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 56,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 53,977 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 53,977 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 50,798 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 45,924 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 40,346 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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R291 CAX is a 1997 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R291 CAX, 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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R291 CAX is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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