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R8 NAF

1997 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,329 mi
Last recorded98,329 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 NAF
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 98,329 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 98,312 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 98,238 miles

General corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2020 98,068 miles

general corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2019 97,878 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 97,750 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 96,933 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 96,167 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 95,022 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 93,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 93,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 93,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R8 NAF is a 1997 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R8 NAF, 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 R8 NAF registered?

R8 NAF is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R8 NAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R8 NAF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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