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R641 LGK

1997 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,724 mi
Last recorded51,724 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR641 LGK
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 51,724 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 51,652 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 51,528 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 51,180 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 50,884 miles

Nearside Front wiper slight smearing

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

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

Rear Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 50,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front axle, front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front axle, front arm (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing 265/40/ZR17,96Y michelin

Pass 12 Apr 2016 50,327 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 50,327 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 49,854 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 48,893 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 47,332 miles

Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2013 47,332 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 45,153 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 42,002 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 42,002 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

off side front seat not tilting for access

Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,213 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 34,660 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 34,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2007 31,689 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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R641 LGK is a 1997 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R641 LGK, 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 R641 LGK registered?

R641 LGK is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R641 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R641 LGK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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