MOT Status
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159,385 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
Body has slight corrosion underside slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
centre exhaust clamps broken, but still supported
fuel pipes corroding
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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