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R502 UYX

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

161,578 mi
Last recorded161,578 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 UYX
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 161,578 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 157,414 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 152,309 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 146,536 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 139,888 miles

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))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 134,055 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 128,954 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 126,063 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 121,283 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 115,768 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 115,675 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 109,734 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 99,778 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 89,742 miles

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 89,736 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 80,975 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 70,632 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 69,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,893 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 43,392 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 41,897 miles

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)

Pass 22 May 2008 26,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

suspect front brake pads wearing low

Fail 20 May 2008 26,984 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 2,682 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 2,680 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 1,734 miles

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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