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XIL 9840

1997 BMW 840

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,385 mi
Last recorded159,385 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 9840
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 159,385 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 159,367 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 159,302 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 155,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 155,883 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 155,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 154,570 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 153,797 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 151,795 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all lines (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed all corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 150,544 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

centre exhaust clamps broken, but still supported

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2014 147,746 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 147,746 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 143,570 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 137,464 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 130,162 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 120,293 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 113,182 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 107,914 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 100,945 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 93,956 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 86,987 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 86,926 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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XIL 9840 is a 1997 BMW 840 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 XIL 9840, 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 XIL 9840 registered?

XIL 9840 is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is XIL 9840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIL 9840 shows 22 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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