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R359 VRX

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,706 mi
Last recorded106,706 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 VRX
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 106,706 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust support brackets getting

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 May 2022 104,874 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Jun 2021 102,547 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 4 Jun 2020 101,109 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket getting corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2020 101,109 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust bracket getting corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 99,855 miles

some play steering column lower universal joint

Fail 20 Jun 2017 99,855 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some play steering column lower universal joint

Pass 3 May 2016 97,672 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 94,797 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 91,559 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 88,467 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 85,084 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 78,794 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 72,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 63,384 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 60,983 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 60,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 60,207 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 53,598 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 50,194 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 50,194 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R359 VRX is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R359 VRX, 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 R359 VRX registered?

R359 VRX is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 15 April 1998.

Is R359 VRX safe to buy?

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