MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,916 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system corroded
Front suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Outer sills corroded
Rear suspension components corroded
All brake discs have corrosion on faces.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front tyres age cracking.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
All brake discs have corrosion on faces.
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front tyres age cracking.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear coil springs corroded
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear coil springs corroded
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
near side front tyre feathered on inner edge.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
near side front tyre feathered on inner edge.
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside wiper juddering
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
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R509 CBP is a 1998 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 89,197 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 CBP, 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 28 years old, this BMW 840 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R509 CBP is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 2 January 1998.
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