MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,785 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
Based on 28,318 MOT tests across 1,862 vehicles.
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R968 JGE is a 1997 BMW 840 in Yellow with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R968 JGE, 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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How do I check the history of R968 JGE?
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What year was R968 JGE registered?
R968 JGE is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 20 August 1997.
Is R968 JGE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R968 JGE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R968 JGE have outstanding finance?
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