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R35 JUP

1998 BMW 840

Yellow Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,628 mi
Last recorded67,628 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 JUP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 67,628 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 67,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. o/s n/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 67,461 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 67,319 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 67,155 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 66,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 66,677 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 66,666 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 66,666 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 65,904 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 65,577 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,564 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 62,220 miles

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

Fuel pipes excessively corroded.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 60,757 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 59,595 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 59,595 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2008 59,037 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 57,303 miles

Fuel pipes and front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2006 48,490 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2005 45,730 miles

chip in front offside headlamp.

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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R35 JUP is a 1998 BMW 840 in Yellow with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R35 JUP, 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 R35 JUP registered?

R35 JUP is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R35 JUP safe to buy?

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