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R603 GCL

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

121,292 mi
Last recorded121,292 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 GCL
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 121,292 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 120,338 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 120,197 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 120,197 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 118,969 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 118,170 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 117,604 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 117,503 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 117,229 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 115,704 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 114,495 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 112,978 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside rear lower wishbone inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 111,662 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 110,258 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 109,218 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 108,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 106,988 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 104,522 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 104,502 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 101,343 miles

front to rear fuel pipe corroded.

offside rear exhaust section in poor condition:- recommend new.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 94,188 miles

front disc pads getting low.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 86,521 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 78,455 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 70,931 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2004 64,685 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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R603 GCL is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 R603 GCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R603 GCL registered?

R603 GCL is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R603 GCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R603 GCL shows 25 tests with a 92% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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