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R880 ULU

1997 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,331 mi
Last recorded101,331 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR880 ULU
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 101,331 miles

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

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

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

both front to rear static fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

nearside front fog light not working

nearside front seat does not tip forward allowing access to rear

sump plug corroded in sump

Fail 27 Apr 2011 101,324 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front to rear static fuel pipes corroded but not leaking

n/s front fog light not working

n/s front seat does not tip foward allowing access to rear

n/s front tyre worn on very outer edge

o/s front tyre wall perished

sump plug corroded in sump

Pass 2 Feb 2007 101,253 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 95,337 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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R880 ULU is a 1997 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R880 ULU, 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 R880 ULU registered?

R880 ULU is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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