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C7 RGA

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,118 mi
Last recorded95,118 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 RGA
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2025 95,118 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 94,861 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 94,335 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 94,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 94,041 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 94,038 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose nut (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 93,514 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 93,485 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 93,485 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 93,332 miles

front discs corrored on inner edge

n/s/f tyre has cut on side wall

Pass 23 Mar 2010 92,899 miles

play in steering detected at steering wheel to road wheels

unable to roller brake test due to very low front bumper /spoiler

Fail 16 Feb 2010 92,766 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 87,493 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 84,615 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 80,724 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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C7 RGA is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C7 RGA, 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 C7 RGA registered?

C7 RGA is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is C7 RGA safe to buy?

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