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R183 GGT

1998 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,773 mi
Last recorded84,773 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 GGT
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 84,773 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 84,010 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 83,188 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 82,244 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 80,234 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear x2

Pass 19 Jul 2019 80,057 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 79,756 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2014 79,453 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2013 78,934 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2013 78,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 77,441 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2012 77,435 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2011 77,119 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 77,119 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 76,588 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 74,893 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 73,889 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 71,620 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 66,625 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

offside front tyre worn to legal limit & devoid of tread on outer edge (this tyre is of a stepped tread design)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 66,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

offside front tyre worn to legal limit & devoid of tread on outer edge (this tyre is of a stepped tread design)

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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R183 GGT is a 1998 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R183 GGT, 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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R183 GGT is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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