1997 BMW 840 4.4L Petrol · PBZ 7073
1997 BMW 840 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 09/06/1997. Recorded mileage 119,247 miles. MOT valid until 04/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 840
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,247 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
PBZ 7073 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 119,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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PBZ 7073 Mileage History
- 20/06/2024118,418 mi
- 25/06/2024118,452 mi+34 mi
- 07/06/2025119,059 mi+607 mi
- 03/07/2026119,240 mi+181 mi
- 06/07/2026119,247 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 406 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PBZ 7073 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 840 (PBZ 7073) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 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 (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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