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B4 RHH

1998 BMW 840

Red Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

35,939 mi
Last recorded35,939 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 RHH
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 35,939 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 35,860 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 35,304 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2018 35,263 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread depth, has cuts in sidewall and nail in tread.

Rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges.

Pass 6 Jan 2017 35,172 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 35,133 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 35,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 34,990 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 34,977 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 34,957 miles

cuts to sidewall n/s/f and n/s/r

jacking blocks missing o/s/f and n/s/r

slight residue around gearbox sump pan

Pass 5 Oct 2010 34,929 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,865 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 34,865 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

rear tyres wearing inside edges 1.6/2mm

Pass 26 Sep 2008 34,656 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,582 miles

cut to sidewall n/s/f tyre

cut to sidewall n/s/r tyre

n/s/f alloy marked

rear tyres worn inside edge

tyre size rear 265/45/r17

tyre sizes front 235/45/r17

Pass 22 Sep 2006 34,526 miles

cuts to sidewall n/s/f/n/s/r

fronts 235/45/17

rears 265/40/17

rears worn inside edges

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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B4 RHH is a 1998 BMW 840 in Red with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B4 RHH, 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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What year was B4 RHH registered?

B4 RHH is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is B4 RHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 RHH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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