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R524 KGF

2008 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,280 mi
Last recorded104,280 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 KGF
MakeBMW
Model840
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 104,280 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 104,201 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 103,868 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 103,009 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 102,456 miles

Front discs worn

Rear rear tyre sidewalls starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Jan 2016 101,494 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 99,741 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 99,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 98,818 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 7 Sep 2012 98,066 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

air con pipes and power steering pipes corroded seen through lower grille.

Fail 7 Sep 2012 98,066 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

air con pipes and power steering pipes corroded seen through lower grille.

Pass 3 Sep 2011 97,250 miles

front brake pipes covered covered in underseal but rust replace soon

front inner discs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 95,714 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 93,471 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 89,706 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 89,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

damage to nearside front tyre side wall

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2007 86,030 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 80,229 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 80,227 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R524 KGF is a 2008 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R524 KGF, 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 18 years old, this BMW 840 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R524 KGF is a 2008 BMW 840, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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