MOT Status
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121,292 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front to rear fuel pipe corroded.
offside rear exhaust section in poor condition:- recommend new.
front disc pads getting low.
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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.
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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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