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J6 GWE

1997 BMW 840

Red Lpg 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,889 mi
Last recorded171,889 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 GWE
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 171,889 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 171,889 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 171,660 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 171,658 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 170,651 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 170,651 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 167,751 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 167,443 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 164,712 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 157,128 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 147,849 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 135,648 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 123,701 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 110,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 95,619 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 95,575 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2010 80,045 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 80,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 80,036 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 80,034 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 80,030 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 80,027 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 May 2006 70,917 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2006 70,910 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J6 GWE is a 1997 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J6 GWE, 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 J6 GWE registered?

J6 GWE is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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