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R150 LRC

1998 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,043 mi
Last recorded43,043 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 LRC
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 43,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 43,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 42,947 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 42,795 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower spring arm. inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower spring arm. inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play at box to drop arm. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 42,541 miles

Nearside Front Lower front most inner arm bush seals split.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner bush seal split

Nearside Rear top hub bush seal split.

Offside Front Lower front most inner bush seals split.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner bush seal split

Offside Rear top hub bush seal split

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in box to drop arm. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 42,243 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 41,276 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 40,460 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 40,460 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 39,318 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 38,971 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 38,902 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 38,440 miles

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracked and tread getting low

Pass 18 Apr 2013 38,291 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 38,291 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 38,189 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,976 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 37,214 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,462 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,889 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,069 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 25,899 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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R150 LRC is a 1998 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R150 LRC, 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 R150 LRC registered?

R150 LRC is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R150 LRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R150 LRC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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