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R467 BLE

1998 BMW 840

Black Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,094 mi
Last recorded63,094 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR467 BLE
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 63,094 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 62,960 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 62,960 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 62,604 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 61,836 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 59,968 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 56,670 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 50,233 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 43,842 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 42,834 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 41,915 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 41,548 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,952 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 40,518 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 39,873 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 38,982 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 37,650 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 37,576 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

fuel pipe fitted to o/s/r of vehicle corroded

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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R467 BLE is a 1998 BMW 840 in Black with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R467 BLE, 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 R467 BLE registered?

R467 BLE is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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