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KHH 840C

1998 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

90,929 mi
Last recorded90,929 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKHH 840C
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 90,929 miles

brake pipes in general showing signs of surface rust

fuel lines starting to rust

Pass 17 Apr 2025 89,883 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 89,615 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 89,437 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 89,158 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 87,816 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 87,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Aug 2019 86,897 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018 86,718 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 85,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 84,124 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 83,177 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to inspect inner brake pads

Pass 1 May 2014 83,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 82,890 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 82,535 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 82,002 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 81,181 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 80,782 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 80,782 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 74,783 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 71,854 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Oct 2005 64,424 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 64,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated 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)

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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KHH 840C is a 1998 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KHH 840C, 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 KHH 840C registered?

KHH 840C is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is KHH 840C safe to buy?

The MOT history for KHH 840C shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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