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R162 LGN

1998 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,462 mi
Last recorded119,462 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 LGN
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Aug 2020 119,462 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 117,950 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 116,184 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 114,927 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 113,010 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 111,209 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 110,516 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 110,115 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 109,218 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 107,897 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 107,214 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 104,791 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 103,524 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 98,303 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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R162 LGN is a 1998 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R162 LGN, 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 R162 LGN registered?

R162 LGN is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R162 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R162 LGN shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R162 LGN have outstanding finance?

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