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R710 UDD

1997 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

118,853 mi
Last recorded118,853 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 UDD
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 118,853 miles

Offside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2024 118,175 miles

Offside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 118,063 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 117,228 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 116,385 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 115,557 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 113,887 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 112,279 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 111,035 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 109,969 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 108,790 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 107,171 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 106,099 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 104,308 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 104,308 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 102,563 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 101,233 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 98,700 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 95,809 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 93,699 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 93,103 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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R710 UDD is a 1997 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 R710 UDD, 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 R710 UDD registered?

R710 UDD is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R710 UDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R710 UDD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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