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R44 WLF

1998 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,399 mi
Last recorded53,399 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR44 WLF
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 53,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside main beam in lamp pod inoperative

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 51,527 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 51,527 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 50,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 48,577 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 45,761 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 45,267 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 41,907 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 38,598 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,368 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 34,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 33,692 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 33,692 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 33,631 miles

Both front and rear brake discs are worn and lipped

Centre caps fitted-Retainers not checked

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipes has slight seepage

Pass 21 May 2010 33,517 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 33,516 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,863 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,028 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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R44 WLF is a 1998 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R44 WLF, 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 R44 WLF registered?

R44 WLF is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R44 WLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R44 WLF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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