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XCA 5H

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,442 mi
Last recorded86,442 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCA 5H
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 86,442 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 86,360 miles

O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER HAS LITTLE DAMPING EFFECT

Fail 23 Apr 2014 86,360 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

radiator mounting plate coroaded

o/s/r shock absorber has little damping effect

Pass 5 Mar 2013 85,955 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,934 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 84,200 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 77,120 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front jacking point rubber missing

offside front mirror slightly insecure

Fail 8 Dec 2009 77,120 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front jacking point rubber missing

offside front mirror slightly insecure

water topped up before test

Pass 3 Dec 2008 71,497 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 69,745 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 69,957 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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XCA 5H is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XCA 5H, 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 XCA 5H registered?

XCA 5H is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is XCA 5H safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCA 5H shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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