MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,164 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
advise play in steering pinch bolt
advise near side front washer jet blocked
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
Based on 28,318 MOT tests across 1,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R879 SCF is a 1997 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R879 SCF, 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 R879 SCF registered?
R879 SCF is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R879 SCF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R879 SCF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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