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R288 LTT

1998 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,395 mi
Last recorded141,395 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 LTT
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 141,395 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 141,387 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 140,595 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 135,807 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2016 135,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 135,657 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 134,650 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 134,587 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 132,080 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 132,080 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 128,674 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 128,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 122,691 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 122,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 118,937 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 118,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 117,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 117,284 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 113,550 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 113,550 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 111,286 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 105,913 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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R288 LTT is a 1998 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R288 LTT, 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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R288 LTT is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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