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H6 PPX

1998 BMW 840

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,131 mi
Last recorded100,131 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 PPX
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 100,131 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 98,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 97,288 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 96,381 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 96,381 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 95,561 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 95,561 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 91,485 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 84,613 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 84,613 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 81,747 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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H6 PPX is a 1998 BMW 840 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H6 PPX, 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 H6 PPX registered?

H6 PPX is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is H6 PPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for H6 PPX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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