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R482 KAB

1998 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,204 mi
Last recorded101,204 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR482 KAB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 101,204 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 101,188 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 101,170 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 101,062 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 100,651 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 98,929 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 96,388 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to fuel pipe along offside floor pan

Pass 1 Feb 2011 95,506 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to fuel pipes along offside floor pan

Pass 22 Jan 2010 92,536 miles

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 16 Dec 2008 90,057 miles

surface corrosion to fuel pipes along offside floor pan

Fail 16 Dec 2008 90,057 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

surface corrosion to fuel pipes along offside floor pan

Pass 13 Dec 2007 86,276 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 80,742 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 79,704 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn badly on inner & outer edges

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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R482 KAB is a 1998 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R482 KAB, 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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What year was R482 KAB registered?

R482 KAB is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R482 KAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R482 KAB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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