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B8 SRH

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,050 mi
Last recorded94,050 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 SRH
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 94,050 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 93,900 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 90,569 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 87,832 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 85,453 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 83,647 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 82,713 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 82,713 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 80,182 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 79,207 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 79,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 76,445 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 76,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2007 73,887 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 73,391 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2006 67,786 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 67,786 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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B8 SRH is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 B8 SRH, 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 B8 SRH registered?

B8 SRH is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is B8 SRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 SRH shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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