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ExpiredMileage
102,384 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
many componants have corrosion
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
All Brake pipes undersealed
Both front tyres cracking
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Fuel lines undersealed
Oil leak ()
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)
Both front tyres cracking
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear sill is starting to corrode next to jacking point.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
light corrsion found on all rear fuel and brake pipes
n/s/f lower arm inner rose joint boot has a small split
small oil leak found on steering box
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
light corrsion found on all rear fuel and brake pipes
n/s/f lower arm inner rose joint boot has a small split
small oil leak found on steering box
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R45 XYB is a 1997 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 R45 XYB, 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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R45 XYB is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 12 August 1997.
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