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R60 NAG

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,779 mi
Last recorded180,779 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR60 NAG
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 180,779 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 May 2016 178,868 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 178,868 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened top mount bearing seized or damaged spring rotating in strut (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2015 169,148 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 166,890 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 156,449 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 133,684 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 125,994 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2007 115,389 miles

front tyre's wearing on edge's

fuel pipe's corroded[greased]

slight wear in o/s inner track rod end

Fail 22 Jan 2007 115,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front tyre's wearing on edge's

slight wear in o/s inner track rod end

Pass 4 Feb 2006 102,713 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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R60 NAG is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R60 NAG, 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 R60 NAG registered?

R60 NAG is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R60 NAG safe to buy?

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