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R533 HAN

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

135,247 mi
Last recorded135,247 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 HAN
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 135,247 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 133,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S front (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2024 130,233 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the outer sills

Pass 6 Feb 2023 127,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose/sperichal joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 124,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 120,958 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 118,818 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 116,782 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 114,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside slight corrosion on sill

Fail 8 Feb 2018 114,543 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside slight corrosion on sill

Pass 3 Dec 2016 111,748 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 111,748 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 110,723 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 108,040 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 104,337 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 101,406 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 99,174 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 97,136 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 95,895 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 91,604 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 87,863 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 84,488 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 76,369 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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R533 HAN is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R533 HAN, 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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R533 HAN is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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