MOT Status
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161,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear shock absorber shrouds insecure
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper arm bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top (2.4.G.2)
rear shock absorber shrouds insecure
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nsr tyre outer wall damaged
osf fog light faulty
Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cut in o/s/r tyre outer sidewall
n/s/r tyre tread worn low on inner edge not considered full depth tread from new
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
suspect front brake pads wearing low
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
suspect front brake pads wearing low
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
Based on 28,318 MOT tests across 1,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R502 UYX is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 R502 UYX, 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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What year was R502 UYX registered?
R502 UYX is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 28 August 1997.
Is R502 UYX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R502 UYX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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