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R144 ELG

1998 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,447 mi
Last recorded37,447 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 ELG
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 37,447 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 37,383 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 37,345 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 37,264 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 37,111 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 37,007 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 36,065 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 35,670 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 35,228 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,939 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)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 33,939 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 24,955 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 22,933 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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R144 ELG is a 1998 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R144 ELG, 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 R144 ELG registered?

R144 ELG is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R144 ELG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R144 ELG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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