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R550 PEL

1997 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,323 mi
Last recorded46,323 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 PEL
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 46,323 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 46,139 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 45,907 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel pipes corroded/covered in grease

Pass 31 Mar 2023 45,542 miles

both front lower suspension arm inner joint dust covers starting to split

Pass 1 Apr 2022 45,312 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S Inner ball/rose joints on front control arm's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S Sidewall's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 44,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 44,491 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 44,271 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 44,234 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 43,972 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 43,839 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 43,356 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 42,622 miles

Nearside 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 8 Mar 2014 42,073 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 6 Mar 2013 41,197 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,720 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 39,996 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 38,981 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 38,327 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 37,135 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 36,590 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 36,477 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 36,477 miles

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 35,287 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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R550 PEL is a 1997 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R550 PEL, 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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R550 PEL is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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