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R8 WCS

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,726 mi
Last recorded73,726 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 WCS
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 73,726 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 73,618 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 73,393 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 73,301 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 72,756 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 72,735 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 72,712 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 72,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 72,418 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 72,394 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 72,298 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 72,221 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 72,119 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 71,565 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 71,024 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 70,299 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 70,298 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 69,373 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 67,832 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 67,806 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 65,225 miles

right hand catalyst nosiy

Fail 3 Dec 2007 65,219 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

right hand catalyst nosiy

Fail 16 Nov 2007 65,186 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r inner side light not working.

o/s furel pipe slightly corroded.

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 WCS is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WCS, 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 R8 WCS registered?

R8 WCS is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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