R979VRK
Year1997
0-60mph7.9 sec
FuelPetrol
Power286 BHP
R979VRKreport date: 2024-04-27      
UK

BMW 840 CI COUPE

General information

Make BMW
Model 540 840 CI COUPE
Colour Blue
Year of manufacture 1997
Top speed 155 mph
0 - 60 mph 7.9 seconds
Gearbox 4 speed Manual

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 286 BHP
Max. torque 420 Nm at 3.900 rpm
Engine capacity 4.398 cc
Cylinders 8
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 14.1 mpg
Consumption extra urban 29.7 mpg
Consumption combined 21.1 mpg
R979VRKreport date: 2024-04-27      

Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2022-01-04
Pictures 17
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2023-07-31
MOT pass rate
67 %
MOT passed 16
Failed MOT tests 8
Total advice items 53
Total items failed 10
MOT #24 2022-08-01 13:28
MOT test number 889213745588
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2023-07-31
Advice
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Underbody surface rust
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MOT #23 2022-03-18 12:04
MOT test number 284009612099
Result Failed
MAJOR
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MAJOR
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Advice
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
MAJOR
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Minor
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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MOT #22 2020-01-09 12:19
MOT test number 562704816722
Result Passed
Minor
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Nearside Front Wing corroded
Advice
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Advice
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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MOT #21 2020-01-09 09:50
MOT test number 221012701181
Result Failed
MAJOR
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Advice
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Wing corroded
Advice
Fuel Pipe/s corroded
MAJOR
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Minor
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MAJOR
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
MOT #20 2019-01-22 10:49
MOT test number 445865826051
Result Passed
MOT #19 2019-01-21 12:22
MOT test number 180128134404
Result Failed
MAJOR
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MOT #18 2018-01-22 15:27
MOT test number 731103608731
Result Passed
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MOT #17 2018-01-11 11:13
MOT test number 375468254697
Result Failed
Fail
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Fail
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rearpipes (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes above tank (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #16 2017-01-11 14:38
MOT test number 116372955557
Result Passed
MOT #15 2017-01-06 09:25
MOT test number 852041957092
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill to floor (2.4.A.3)
MOT #14 2016-01-15 09:38
MOT test number 145473334952
Result Passed
Advice
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #13 2015-01-15 15:27
MOT test number 667735115050
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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MOT #12 2015-01-09 12:11
MOT test number 119979905068
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advice
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #11 2014-01-16 09:22
MOT test number 319936714078
Result Passed
Advice
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #10 2013-01-05 10:21
MOT test number 557705503070
Result Passed
Notice
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advice
Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)
Advice
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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MOT #9 2012-01-09 16:16
MOT test number 967559102035
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Notice
Brake pipes covered in copper grease
Advice
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Advice
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Notice
Slight play in steering box at osf wheel
MOT #8 2012-01-07 09:24
MOT test number 315797102069
Result Failed
Advice
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Notice
Brake pipes covered in copper grease
Advice
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Notice
Slight play in steering box at osf wheel
MOT #7 2011-01-10 09:31
MOT test number 359090611066
Result Passed
MOT #6 2010-01-20 09:23
MOT test number 614050420040
Result Passed
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MOT #5 2009-01-08 09:24
MOT test number 650768409083
Result Passed
MOT #4 2009-01-08 09:24
MOT test number 420728209068
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
MOT #3 2008-01-25 09:22
MOT test number 341015528027
Result Passed
MOT #2 2007-01-19 16:13
MOT test number 744009117043
Result Passed
MOT #1 2006-01-13 09:06
MOT test number 972013216092
Result Passed
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 25
First mileage registration 1997-11-07
Last registration 2022-08-01
Complete history See info
Registration #1 1997-11-07 21 mi
Registration #2 2006-01-13 89.938 mi
Registration #3 2007-01-19 100.940 mi
Registration #4 2008-01-25 112.230 mi
Registration #5 2009-01-08 125.014 mi
Registration #6 2010-01-20 135.807 mi
Registration #7 2011-01-10 146.701 mi
Registration #8 2012-01-07 161.900 mi
Registration #9 2012-01-09 161.998 mi
Registration #10 2013-01-05 178.557 mi
Registration #11 2014-01-16 183.512 mi
Registration #12 2015-01-09 185.305 mi
Registration #13 2015-01-15 185.315 mi
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Car features

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Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 90 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 2
Number of axles 2
Engine number 52811397

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