1997 BMW 840 4.4L Petrol · R722 BAX
1997 BMW 840 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 28/08/1997. Recorded mileage 135,368 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 840
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,368 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
R722 BAX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2023
- 135,368 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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R722 BAX Mileage History
- 09/02/2022134,096 mi
- 04/05/2022134,342 mi+246 mi
- 03/05/2023135,367 mi+1,025 mi
- 04/05/2023135,368 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,035 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R722 BAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 BMW 840 (R722 BAX) between February 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 May 2023 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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