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L4 HOJ

1998 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,959 mi
Last recorded117,959 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 HOJ
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 117,959 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 117,109 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 117,042 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 114,856 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 114,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 113,492 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion to nearside/offside outer sills

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

Pass 15 Oct 2014 112,225 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 112,181 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 110,571 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 108,108 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 108,068 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 105,594 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 102,234 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 96,325 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 91,576 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

fuel pipes corroded no leaks evident ok at present

n/s/f ball joint boot split ok at time of test

Fail 10 Sep 2008 91,523 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 86,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 86,395 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 81,379 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 81,374 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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L4 HOJ is a 1998 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L4 HOJ, 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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L4 HOJ is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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