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R519 CVH

1998 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,703 mi
Last recorded77,703 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 CVH
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 77,703 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 77,693 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 77,661 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 77,611 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 77,587 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 77,493 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 77,446 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 77,381 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 77,288 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 75,968 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 70,440 miles

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

Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 70,089 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 70,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 70,069 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 70,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 68,832 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light on

front discs rusty

rear discs rusty

rear suspension bushs separating

Pass 11 Jan 2011 68,832 miles

air bag light on

front discs rusty

rear discs rusty

rear suspension bushs separating

Fail 17 Dec 2008 68,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 68,636 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 68,633 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2007 68,626 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 68,625 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 67,410 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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R519 CVH is a 1998 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 R519 CVH, 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 R519 CVH registered?

R519 CVH is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R519 CVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R519 CVH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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