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YPN 111

1997 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

92,630 mi
Last recorded92,630 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPN 111
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 92,630 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 92,530 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 92,252 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 92,099 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 91,718 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 91,408 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 91,218 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 90,842 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 90,618 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 90,410 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 89,785 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 88,629 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 86,363 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 84,904 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 83,806 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 82,051 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 78,325 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 77,858 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 77,858 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 76,670 miles

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

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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YPN 111 is a 1997 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YPN 111, 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

How do I check the history of YPN 111?

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What year was YPN 111 registered?

YPN 111 is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is YPN 111 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPN 111 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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