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R440 SJW

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,899 mi
Last recorded76,899 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 SJW
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 76,899 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 72,957 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 May 2012 70,987 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 65,705 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 64,987 miles

Metal brake pipes have corrosion.

Play in rear suspension.

Fail 4 Mar 2009 64,987 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Metal brake pipes have corrosion.

Play in rear suspension.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 61,579 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 56,287 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 52,609 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 52,607 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R440 SJW 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 80%.

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 R440 SJW, 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

How do I check the history of R440 SJW?

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What year was R440 SJW registered?

R440 SJW is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R440 SJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R440 SJW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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