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NIL 9478

1998 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

64,635 mi
Last recorded64,635 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 9478
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 64,635 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 64,392 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 64,147 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 63,948 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 63,366 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 62,804 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 62,695 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 62,348 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 62,015 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 61,732 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 61,729 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 61,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 60,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

Pass 9 May 2011 60,323 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 59,350 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 58,225 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 56,710 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

advise air bag light onn

Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,541 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 53,241 miles

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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NIL 9478 is a 1998 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 NIL 9478, 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 NIL 9478 registered?

NIL 9478 is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is NIL 9478 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIL 9478 shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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