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R12 JDL

1998 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,043 mi
Last recorded64,043 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 JDL
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 64,043 miles

All four tyres slightly cracking

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 64,043 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All four tyres slightly cracking

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 63,520 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 62,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 62,340 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 61,711 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 60,911 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to offside front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 60,911 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to offside front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 60,297 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 60,297 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 59,645 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 59,644 miles

Offside Fuel pipe damaged (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 58,364 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 57,883 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 57,786 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 57,507 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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R12 JDL 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 75%.

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 R12 JDL, 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 R12 JDL registered?

R12 JDL is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R12 JDL safe to buy?

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