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R791 AOV

1997 BMW 840

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

191,917 mi
Last recorded191,917 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 AOV
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 191,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2012 191,914 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2011 177,837 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2011 177,837 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 165,253 miles

Offside dipped headlamp beam pattern poor.

Fail 2 Nov 2010 165,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside dipped headlamp beam pattern poor.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 156,725 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 146,186 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 146,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R791 AOV is a 1997 BMW 840 in Black with a 3,982cc 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 R791 AOV, 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 R791 AOV registered?

R791 AOV is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R791 AOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R791 AOV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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