MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,637 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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