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J8 HVD

1998 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

152,551 mi
Last recorded152,551 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 HVD
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 152,551 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sill trims prevent full inspection

Fail 4 May 2023 152,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sill trims prevent full inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2022 150,225 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 149,905 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 149,504 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 148,743 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 144,888 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 139,681 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 133,487 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 121,495 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 112,503 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 103,151 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 93,701 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 85,661 miles

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

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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J8 HVD is a 1998 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J8 HVD, 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 J8 HVD registered?

J8 HVD is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is J8 HVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 HVD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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