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R667 VFP

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,216 mi
Last recorded87,216 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR667 VFP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2013 87,216 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 86,716 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 86,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 84,166 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 81,073 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 77,841 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 74,010 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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R667 VFP is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R667 VFP, 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 R667 VFP registered?

R667 VFP is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R667 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R667 VFP shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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