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N4 GXL

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

145,836 mi
Last recorded145,836 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 GXL
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 145,836 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 145,534 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 145,367 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 144,138 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 143,599 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 136,200 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 135,485 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 134,900 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 134,430 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 134,000 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 133,200 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 132,958 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 128,180 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 128,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 122,578 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 122,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 115,534 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 111,314 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 101,794 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 93,533 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 85,543 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 77,374 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 77,341 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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N4 GXL is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 N4 GXL, 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 N4 GXL registered?

N4 GXL is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is N4 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N4 GXL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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