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R4 KPN

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,335 mi
Last recorded145,335 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 KPN
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 145,335 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 145,309 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 145,281 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 145,101 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 143,804 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 143,704 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 139,724 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 136,702 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 136,702 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 134,217 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 133,183 miles

oil leak (possible spillage residue)

rear tyres worn low

Pass 2 Apr 2012 132,191 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2011 128,315 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2010 122,697 miles

PETROLPIPES RUSTING

Pass 10 Mar 2009 118,634 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust bracket broken

nearside front seat back release catch broken

Fail 24 Feb 2009 118,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front seat back release catch broken

Pass 15 Jan 2008 112,900 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 110,144 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R4 KPN is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R4 KPN, 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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R4 KPN is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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