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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
under trays and engine covers fitted
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
under trays and engine covers fitted
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front bottom arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine cover fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlight adjustment on limmit
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection
Both front brake hoses are perished
Both rear brake hoses are perished
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
All tyres are perished
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Engine oil leaks
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
All tyres are perished
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Engine oil leaks
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Both front tyres are perished
Brake reaction bushes are soft
Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection
Engine oil leaks
Slight Play in steering joints
Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all 4 tyres are perished
rear brake hoses are perished
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all 4 tyres are perished
rear brake hoses are perished
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
interior mirror missing
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Interior mirror missing.
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Interior mirror missing.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Interior mirror missing.
Both number plates in poor condition.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front number plate in poor condition.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front number plate in poor condition.
Slight lift in steering box drop arm.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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R874 UTF is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.
Across all 1998 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 89,197 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 R874 UTF, 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 28 years old, this BMW 840 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R874 UTF is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 11 February 1998.
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