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MIG 1813

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

302,477 mi
Last recorded302,477 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIG 1813
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 302,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in wax / grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear pipes poor condition

under car been wax oiled covering everything

Fail 14 Aug 2025 302,477 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in wax / grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust rear pipes poor condition

under car been wax oiled covering everything

Pass 4 Jul 2019 300,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside steering idler has slight free play

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 298,901 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 291,061 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 283,601 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 278,928 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 272,688 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 268,897 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 265,042 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to feather on outter edge

small exhaust blow under rear heat sheilding

Pass 9 Oct 2010 262,003 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 257,639 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 257,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 256,276 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 254,443 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 254,088 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 224,963 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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MIG 1813 is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MIG 1813, 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 MIG 1813 registered?

MIG 1813 is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is MIG 1813 safe to buy?

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