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R866 LPN

1997 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

48,703 mi
Last recorded48,703 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 LPN
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 48,703 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Washer jet poor

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 48,703 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Engine oil leak

Offside Washer jet poor

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 48,266 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 46,312 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 45,442 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 44,529 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 43,722 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 10 Jan 2019 42,881 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2017 40,125 miles

Engine oil leak.

Rear suspension bushes are deteriorating.

Slight play in the steering.

Pass 29 Aug 2016 38,850 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 37,532 miles

Both rear tyres are worn low (3mm).

Pass 1 Sep 2014 36,045 miles

A/C belt slightly perished.

Rear suspension bush dust covers are perishing.

Slight engine oil leak.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 34,284 miles

Brake and fuel pipes are corroding at the areas where they are secured to the floor.

Wipers smear.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 33,000 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 31,449 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 30,257 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,482 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 28,337 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 26,380 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,434 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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R866 LPN is a 1997 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R866 LPN, 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 R866 LPN registered?

R866 LPN is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R866 LPN safe to buy?

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