MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,331 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
Based on 28,318 MOT tests across 1,862 vehicles.
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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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R880 ULU is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R880 ULU safe to buy?
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