MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,169 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front side trim loose
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety Diff (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
radiator cross member heavily corroded
Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Coolant leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres surface cracks
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
smell of petrol but no visable leak
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres surface cracks
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
smell of petrol but no visable leak
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
exhaust deteriorated /rear silencers held up with wire
rubber fuel pipe on nearside perished
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
exhaust deteriorated /rear silencers held up with wire
rubber fuel pipe on nearside perished
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear silencer held up by wire
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear silencer held up by wire
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
plastic sill covers fitted
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
plastic sill covers fitted
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front antiroll bar link ball covers split
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel pipes corroded
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R463 VJB is a 1998 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R463 VJB, 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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R463 VJB is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 27 February 1998.
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