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D1 JKM

1998 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

47,852 mi
Last recorded47,852 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 JKM
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 47,852 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 47,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm 265/40R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 47,386 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 265/40zr17 91y Goodyear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Both rear shockers corroded

Rear bumper trim loose

Pass 22 Feb 2023 46,974 miles

General corrosion under vehicle, due to age

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. 265/40r17 96y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 46,815 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 46,545 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 46,538 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 46,375 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 46,038 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 46,036 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported section of front to rear fouling fuel tank and chassis leg (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 45,723 miles

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

slight play o/s/f drop link

Pass 3 Sep 2016 45,522 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 45,522 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 45,492 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 45,110 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 45,108 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 44,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar bushes deterioreted not resulting in exessive movement

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in exessive movement

Pass 18 Jun 2014 44,596 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f anti roll bar bushes deterioreted not resulting in exessive movement

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in exessive movement

Pass 10 Jun 2013 44,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr exhaust pipe starting to corrode

Fail 6 Jun 2013 44,080 miles

Offside Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr exhaust pipe starting to corrode

Pass 30 May 2012 43,706 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel vent pipe on o/s floor showing heavy corrosion.

Pass 22 Apr 2011 42,853 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

petrol breather pipe shing corrosion.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 42,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

petrol breather pipe showing heavy corrosion advise monitering.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,681 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel breather pipe starting to show heavy corrosion.

various brake pipes on car showing light corrosion.

Pass 15 Feb 2008 40,573 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes starting to show heavy corrosion.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 39,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre on 2.5mm.

Pass 7 Apr 2006 38,520 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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D1 JKM is a 1998 BMW 840 in Red 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 D1 JKM, 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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D1 JKM is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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