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R655 APP

1997 BMW 840

Purple Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,690 mi
Last recorded98,690 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 APP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 98,690 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 98,487 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 98,395 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 98,215 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 98,085 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 98,085 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 97,759 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 97,759 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 97,467 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 96,783 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 96,325 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 95,534 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 95,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 May 2012 93,951 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 92,562 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 92,555 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 14 May 2010 89,356 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2010 89,356 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 86,498 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2009 86,486 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2008 85,279 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 83,124 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 May 2007 82,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 79,775 miles

both rear tyres on limit

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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R655 APP is a 1997 BMW 840 in Purple with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R655 APP, 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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R655 APP is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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