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R38 LGK

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

109,680 mi
Last recorded109,680 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 LGK
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 109,680 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2019 109,675 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2017 108,915 miles

tyre walls cracking on all 4 wheels

Pass 13 Sep 2016 108,580 miles

Front nearside and offside outer sidewalls perished/cracked

Front undertray cover slightly corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear nearside and offside outer sidewalls perished/cracked

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 107,966 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 107,966 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension 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 Jul 2014 107,399 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 106,602 miles

cut in nearside front tyre but not down to cords.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 106,599 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cut in nearside front tyre but not down to cords.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 106,153 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside and nearside rear lower suspension arm outer bush dust cover deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2011 104,556 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2011 104,549 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside rear inner position light not working

Pass 24 Jun 2010 101,610 miles

Damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

Front number plate deteriorating

Hole in offside rear lamp lens

Pass 24 Jun 2009 98,131 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 98,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 89,537 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 83,984 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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R38 LGK is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R38 LGK, 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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R38 LGK is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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