CarVerify

Free Car Check

R447 DTW

1997 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,468 mi
Last recorded79,468 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 DTW
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 79,468 miles

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

brakes rear discs rusty

dip stick stuck

Fail 26 Jan 2015 79,468 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brakes rear discs rusty

dip stick stuck

Pass 31 Jul 2014 78,997 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2014 78,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 76,075 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 75,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic trims on outter sills & nearside jack point rubbers missing

Pass 6 Mar 2012 75,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

plastic trims on outter sills & nearside jack point rubbers missing

Fail 17 Sep 2010 68,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 68,726 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 57,675 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 57,675 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 54,019 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 47,915 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres offside worn inner edge nearside outter edge

Pass 4 May 2006 43,760 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 43,694 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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
Full BMW 840 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R447 DTW is a 1997 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R447 DTW, 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 R447 DTW?

You can check the full history of R447 DTW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R447 DTW registered?

R447 DTW is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R447 DTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R447 DTW shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R447 DTW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R447 DTW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.