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R3 OBS

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,524 mi
Last recorded78,524 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 OBS
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2006 78,524 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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R3 OBS is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 R3 OBS, 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 R3 OBS registered?

R3 OBS is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R3 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 OBS shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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