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R9 HOL

1997 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,805 mi
Last recorded11,805 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 HOL
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 11,805 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 11,760 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 9,337 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 9,291 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 9,088 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 8,861 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 8,600 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 8,113 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 8,113 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 7,811 miles

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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R9 HOL is a 1997 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R9 HOL, 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 R9 HOL registered?

R9 HOL is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R9 HOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R9 HOL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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