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R802 AWY

1997 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,293 mi
Last recorded119,293 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 AWY
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 119,293 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR EXHAUST PIPES

Fail 29 Aug 2015 119,293 miles

Offside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR EXHAUST PIPES

Pass 13 Oct 2011 119,246 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 117,866 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 116,672 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 116,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 116,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 111,540 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all fuel line coroded

Fail 23 Nov 2007 111,481 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all fuel line coroded

Pass 24 Nov 2006 106,299 miles

Centre exhaust hanger corodded badly but still suports exhaust

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 101,599 miles

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

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

brake imbalnce close to minimum requirements

corrosion to rear fuel lines

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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R802 AWY is a 1997 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R802 AWY, 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 R802 AWY registered?

R802 AWY is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R802 AWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R802 AWY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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