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1998 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

114,090 mi
Last recorded114,090 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR19 BMW
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 114,090 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 114,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 113,986 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 113,810 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 112,776 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 112,680 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 111,122 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 109,825 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 108,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Heavy underside surface corrosion in testable areas

Nearside track rod slightly distorted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 101,929 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 101,929 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre wall cracked

o/s/r tyre wall cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2010 97,100 miles

screen chipped,frt discs corroding

Pass 6 Jan 2009 88,873 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 77,508 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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R19 BMW is a 1998 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R19 BMW, 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 R19 BMW registered?

R19 BMW is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R19 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R19 BMW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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