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R398 LGF

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,916 mi
Last recorded64,916 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 LGF
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2018 64,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 64,537 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 64,315 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 64,315 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 64,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 64,290 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 62,628 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 61,520 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 61,520 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 57,851 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R398 LGF is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R398 LGF, 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 R398 LGF registered?

R398 LGF is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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