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R618 OCD

1998 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,707 mi
Last recorded50,707 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 OCD
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 50,707 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 50,579 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 50,195 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 47,692 miles

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

Offside cat internals loose

Pass 11 Apr 2016 46,893 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 46,893 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 44,514 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 44,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,225 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 43,781 miles

both rear top strut mounts starting to split

Fail 5 Jun 2013 43,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear top shocker mounts starting to split

Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,218 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Road angel on screen next to mirror just in swept area not affecting drivers view.

n/s/r wheel has weld repair.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 42,487 miles

both rear shocker top mounts showing light wear.

Fail 7 Jun 2011 42,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

both rear shocker top mounts showing light wear.

Pass 10 Jun 2010 40,590 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 37,902 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,481 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 33,015 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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R618 OCD is a 1998 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R618 OCD, 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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R618 OCD is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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