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R907 FEX

1997 BMW 840

Purple Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,792 mi
Last recorded118,792 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR907 FEX
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 118,792 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2011 114,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 109,045 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 108,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 99,385 miles

slight bonding deterioation to both rear trailing arms forward bushes

slight dampness around steering box area

surface rust to fuel lines

Pass 20 Oct 2008 91,188 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight deterioation to both rear trailing arm bushes

slight play nearside steering idler

Pass 16 Oct 2007 85,864 miles

slight pitting both front brake discs inner areas

Pass 17 Oct 2006 75,486 miles

slight deterioation to both rear arm lower bushes

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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R907 FEX is a 1997 BMW 840 in Purple with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R907 FEX, 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 R907 FEX registered?

R907 FEX is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R907 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R907 FEX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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