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R509 BWT

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,081 mi
Last recorded59,081 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 BWT
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 59,081 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All front to rear pipes

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 58,302 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All pipes front to rear

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 57,555 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded All front to rear pipes

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 56,736 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 56,734 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 56,038 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 55,395 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 54,938 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 54,627 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 54,602 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 53,914 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Aug 2018 53,914 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Aug 2017 52,896 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 52,249 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 51,357 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 49,741 miles

both front tyres scrubing on outer edges

Fail 4 Sep 2014 49,741 miles

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

both front tyres scrubing on outer edges

Pass 4 Sep 2013 48,932 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 47,920 miles

Both front tyres at 3mm

Fuel pipes corroding

Pass 5 Sep 2011 47,136 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,058 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 44,145 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 43,267 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 41,189 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 39,241 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 36,382 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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R509 BWT 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 84.6%.

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 R509 BWT, 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 R509 BWT registered?

R509 BWT is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R509 BWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R509 BWT shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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