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BJZ 850

1998 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,174 mi
Last recorded84,174 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 850
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 84,174 miles

advise front shockers rec replace ball joints play

Pass 10 Oct 2024 83,186 miles

advise rear bushes slight lift advise fule line advise ball joint gaytors been standing

Fail 10 Oct 2024 83,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

advise rear bushes slight lift advise fule line advise ball joint gaytors been standing

Pass 30 Jan 2007 82,957 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 82,736 miles

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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BJZ 850 is a 1998 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BJZ 850, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJZ 850 registered?

BJZ 850 is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is BJZ 850 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJZ 850 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJZ 850 have outstanding finance?

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