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R2 EWO

1998 BMW 840

Yellow Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,040 mi
Last recorded83,040 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 EWO
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 83,040 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 82,888 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 82,798 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 82,791 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2007 79,231 miles

gearbox oil leak

slight blow cat to interpipe joints

surface corrosion front to rear fuel pipes

Pass 5 May 2006 75,839 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit.

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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R2 EWO is a 1998 BMW 840 in Yellow with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R2 EWO, 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 R2 EWO registered?

R2 EWO is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R2 EWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 EWO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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