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R43 UYY

1997 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,567 mi
Last recorded90,567 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 UYY
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 90,567 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arms, outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal

Pass 5 Jun 2025 90,097 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear upper arms outer most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 89,924 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 89,913 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 89,800 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2015 89,786 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 89,920 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 89,763 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 89,244 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 88,044 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 85,011 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 84,723 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 81,033 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 80,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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R43 UYY is a 1997 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R43 UYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R43 UYY registered?

R43 UYY is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R43 UYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R43 UYY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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