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R668 YAU

1997 BMW 840

Yellow Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,091 mi
Last recorded27,091 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 YAU
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2025 27,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe excessively corroeded front to back

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 16 Aug 2024 26,869 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 26,827 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 26,639 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 26,477 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 26,472 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 25,477 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 25,008 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 24,604 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 24,443 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 24,339 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 24,059 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 23,506 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 23,025 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall slight cut

Pass 11 Feb 2010 22,591 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 21,271 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 20,515 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 19,986 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R668 YAU is a 1997 BMW 840 in Yellow with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R668 YAU, 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 R668 YAU registered?

R668 YAU is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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