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F4 BSB

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,581 mi
Last recorded119,581 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 BSB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2025 119,581 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 119,344 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 118,603 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 117,763 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 115,789 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 112,885 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 110,122 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 107,999 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 104,509 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front power steering pipes damp

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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F4 BSB is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F4 BSB, 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 F4 BSB registered?

F4 BSB is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is F4 BSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F4 BSB shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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