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R656 FTC

1997 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,804 mi
Last recorded58,804 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 FTC
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 58,804 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 58,803 miles

Central Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded FRONT TO REAR ()

Pass 13 Jun 2019 58,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2019 58,710 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hub joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hub joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2016 58,634 miles

All fuel pipes corroded, heavily in places.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in brake pipe clip at rear of floor (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension components corroded - due to vehicle being not being used.

Fail 23 Dec 2015 58,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover insecure - becomes unseated and leaks grease. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover insecure - becomes unseated and leaks grease (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle inner tyre sidewall fouls abs and low brake pad warning wiring on lock (wiring insecure) (2.2.D.2a)

All fuel pipes corroded, heavily in places.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in brake pipe clip at rear of floor (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 58,436 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2008 58,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both no plate backing starting to peel away

Pass 21 Oct 2005 58,426 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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R656 FTC is a 1997 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R656 FTC, 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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R656 FTC is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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