MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,442 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER HAS LITTLE DAMPING EFFECT
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
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
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
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
Based on 28,318 MOT tests across 1,862 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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