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R546 LGT

1998 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,882 mi
Last recorded153,882 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 LGT
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2009 153,882 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 143,446 miles

INTERNALS LOOSE AT BOTH CATALYTIC CONVERTERS.

REAR BRAKE HOSES SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

SLIGHT KNOCK AT STEERING?

SLIGHT LEAK AT R/H/R EXHAUST BOX.

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS.

SLIGHT WEAR AT R/H/F STRUT TOP MOUNTING.

Pass 9 Apr 2007 127,418 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 109,711 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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R546 LGT is a 1998 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R546 LGT, 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 R546 LGT registered?

R546 LGT is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R546 LGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R546 LGT shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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