1997 BMW 840 4.4L Petrol · P262 FRS
1997 BMW 840 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 16/06/1997. Recorded mileage 57,752 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 840
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 4398cc
P262 FRS Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2025
- 57,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P262 FRS Mileage History
- 18/08/200638,497 mi
- 15/08/200740,782 mi+2,285 mi
- 11/08/200842,427 mi+1,645 mi
- 13/08/200842,429 mi+2 mi
- 14/08/200943,986 mi+1,557 mi
- 16/08/201045,145 mi+1,159 mi
- 18/08/201146,121 mi+976 mi
- 22/08/201246,859 mi+738 mi
- 28/08/201347,661 mi+802 mi
- 20/08/201448,351 mi+690 mi
- 07/07/201549,196 mi+845 mi
- 25/06/201651,289 mi+2,093 mi
- 05/07/201651,289 mi
- 14/06/201754,235 mi+2,946 mi
- 28/06/201854,786 mi+551 mi
- 05/07/201955,300 mi+514 mi
- 04/07/202055,443 mi+143 mi
- 24/06/202156,985 mi+1,542 mi
- 27/06/202256,481 mi-504 mi
- 17/01/202456,792 mi+311 mi
- 24/03/202557,752 mi+960 mi
Average of roughly 1,035 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P262 FRS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 840 (P262 FRS) between August 2006 and March 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement break force arm (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”.
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