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R81 ABH

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,489 mi
Last recorded121,489 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 ABH
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 121,489 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged 2x front tyre valves cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Fuel line slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 120,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged tyre valve cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 119,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Inner and outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 119,180 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 118,890 miles

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm steering box has slght play (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes corroded ()

Offside Rear right reverse light not working

Pass 6 May 2017 118,179 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 117,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 116,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 114,466 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 114,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 110,378 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 106,933 miles

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

Nearside idler arm has slight play.

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside idler arm has slight play.

Fail 29 Mar 2011 106,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside idler arm has slight play.

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside idler arm has slight play.

Fail 17 Mar 2010 102,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 102,628 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 99,902 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 99,902 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 95,514 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 95,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 90,487 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 79,358 miles

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

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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R81 ABH is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R81 ABH, 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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R81 ABH is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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