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M8 VFO

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,674 mi
Last recorded140,674 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 140,674 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 138,220 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 137,006 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 120,946 miles

airbag light on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2009 120,946 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

airbag light on

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2008 113,089 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 104,758 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 104,758 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 96,933 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 96,933 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

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 VFO is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VFO, 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 M8 VFO registered?

M8 VFO is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is M8 VFO safe to buy?

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