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R651 VRK

1997 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,637 mi
Last recorded96,637 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 VRK
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 96,637 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre several cuts in the outer sidewall

n/s/r tyre large deep gouge in the outer sidewall

oil leaks from the engine

Pass 30 Mar 2013 95,488 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 93,122 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 90,783 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 87,811 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 87,811 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 85,776 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 83,197 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 83,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2007

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge †advise n/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges on legal limits

advise play in o/s steering idler

Pass 13 Apr 2007 80,238 miles

advise o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge †advise n/s front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges on legal limits

advise play in o/s steering idler

Pass 13 Jul 2006 78,111 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 78,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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R651 VRK is a 1997 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R651 VRK, 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 R651 VRK registered?

R651 VRK is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R651 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R651 VRK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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