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R115 VJB

1998 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,527 mi
Last recorded56,527 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 VJB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 56,527 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 56,428 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,788 miles

engine cover & under covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills

Pass 22 Feb 2018 55,045 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 52,709 miles

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2016 50,501 miles

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2015 47,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2014 44,689 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 43,693 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres low

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2012 42,616 miles

Movement in both rear trailing arm bushes

Slight corrosion to fron t metal brake pipes

Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,311 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 39,807 miles

exhuast system rusty

Pass 21 Feb 2009 37,621 miles

o/s lower arm front bush perished

o/s/r tyre low on outer edge

n/s lower arm rear bush perished

Pass 23 Feb 2008 34,563 miles

general underbody corrosion

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 24 Feb 2007 32,691 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2006 32,249 miles

unable to check outer sills due to covers

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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R115 VJB is a 1998 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R115 VJB, 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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What year was R115 VJB registered?

R115 VJB is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R115 VJB safe to buy?

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