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R118 UYW

1998 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,694 mi
Last recorded53,694 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 UYW
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 53,694 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 53,074 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 52,645 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 52,645 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 52,107 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s and O/S pipes coated. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear fuel lines. ()

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S pipe coated. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 51,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 51,837 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 51,471 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 51,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,676 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 50,676 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres perished

Pass 9 May 2015 46,809 miles

Both Front Tyres Perished & Cracking

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 46,809 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both Front Tyres Perished & Cracking

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 43,185 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,106 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

near side front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 16 Apr 2013 38,099 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2012 30,834 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 30,834 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,875 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 28,643 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s front steering idler slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2010 28,643 miles

n/s front steering idler slight play

Fail 25 Apr 2009 28,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 28,013 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 26,281 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 26,281 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 24,028 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 21,549 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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R118 UYW is a 1998 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R118 UYW, 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 R118 UYW registered?

R118 UYW is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R118 UYW safe to buy?

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