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M8 TBO

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

135,800 mi
Last recorded135,800 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 TBO
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 135,800 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 135,552 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 135,541 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 135,092 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 135,092 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2021 134,848 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 134,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner/outer control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 133,425 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 132,710 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 130,711 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 130,711 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 129,258 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 125,998 miles

both rear tyres close to wear bars

center exhaust mount heavily corroded

exhaust system corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2014 125,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres close to wear bars

center exhaust mount heavily corroded

exhaust system corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2013 122,805 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 120,220 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front and rear coil springs corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

plastic body sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2011 116,469 miles

both front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

both front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/r shock weeping

o/s/r suspension spring corroded

outer sill covers fitted

rear diff weeping

Pass 3 Sep 2010 111,253 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front brake pipes corroding and both front to rear pipes corroding difficult to assess due to access

both front tyres wearing uneven

nearside rear brake pipe from hose corroding

Fail 2 Sep 2010 111,245 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front brake pipes corroding and both front to rear pipes corroding difficult to assess due to access

both front tyres wearing uneven

nearside rear brake pipe from hose corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2009 101,151 miles

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

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

corrosion to o/s+n/s front pipes

general corrosion to front sub frame+suspension arms

heavy corrosion to fuel pipes

Fail 30 Oct 2009 101,125 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

corrosion to o/s+n/s front pipes

general corrosion to front sub frame+suspension arms

heavy corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 15 Dec 2008 96,543 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight play in o/s/f steering idler

Pass 28 Dec 2007 93,532 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 93,532 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 91,887 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 91,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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M8 TBO is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 M8 TBO, 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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M8 TBO is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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