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R454 CHE

1998 BMW 840

Yellow Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

127,081 mi
Last recorded127,081 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 CHE
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 127,081 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 127,024 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 126,121 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 125,491 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 124,987 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 117,217 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 115,749 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 112,689 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from down pipe (7.1.2)

Central Front Oil leak

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 112,689 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from down pipe (7.1.2)

Central Front Oil leak

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 108,683 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 106,983 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 103,913 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 99,375 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 97,850 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 92,320 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 89,222 miles

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 1 Oct 2008 87,579 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 87,579 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 86,328 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 83,237 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 81,146 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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R454 CHE is a 1998 BMW 840 in Yellow with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R454 CHE, 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

How do I check the history of R454 CHE?

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What year was R454 CHE registered?

R454 CHE is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R454 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 CHE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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