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1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,000 mi
Last recorded102,000 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB40 BMW
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 102,000 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 101,257 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 98,807 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 95,929 miles

Brake pedal has slight travel

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 95,929 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has slight travel

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 94,025 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 92,813 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 92,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 May 2018 91,249 miles

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

rear n/s tyre is starting to wear on inner edge

slight oil leaks

Pass 2 Jun 2017 90,424 miles

both rear tyres are starting to wear on edges

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

wiper blades are starting to wear

Fail 2 Jun 2017 90,424 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres are starting to wear on edges

exhaust is starting to corrode surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

wiper blades are starting to wear

Pass 26 May 2016 89,458 miles

rear o/s tyre is starting to wear and side wall is cracking and deteriorating

slight play in rear top control inner bush

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jun 2015 88,672 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust and its mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

front and rear suspension springs are starting to corrode surface rust

slight free play in rear o/s top control arm inner bush

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to corrode and deteriorate

wiper blades are starting to wear

Fail 23 Jun 2015 88,672 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust and its mountings are starting to corrode surface rust

front and rear suspension springs are starting to corrode surface rust

slight free play in rear o/s top control arm inner bush

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to corrode and deteriorate

wiper blades are starting to wear

Pass 12 Jun 2014 87,998 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

exhaust and mountings starting to deteriorate

front and rear suspension springs starting to corrode

n/s front to rear brake pipes need cleaning

some steering and suspensiopn bushes starting to deteriorate

wiper blade rubbers starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Jun 2013 86,765 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorate

centre stop light innop

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jun 2013 86,765 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

centre stop light innop

exhaust starting to deteriorate

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 13 Jun 2012 85,817 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall slight cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2011 82,419 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 30 Jun 2010 77,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 77,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 73,100 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

slight play in steering box

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Jun 2009 73,100 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering box

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Jun 2008 68,890 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 62,158 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to o/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 27 Mar 2007 62,120 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 62,118 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel lines corroaded

o/s/f tyre sidewall badly scuffed

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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B40 BMW is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1998 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 89,197 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 B40 BMW, 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 28 years old, this BMW 840 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B40 BMW is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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