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R644 DWL

1998 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,867 mi
Last recorded53,867 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR644 DWL
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 53,867 miles

general underbody surface corrosion, vehicle been standing

Fail 20 Feb 2025 53,867 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking excessively (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear on clipped sections (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody surface corrosion, vehicle been standing

Pass 17 Nov 2017 52,256 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 51,810 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 50,455 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 49,064 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 47,548 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,667 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 46,667 miles

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

exhaust cats and ratteling

Pass 17 Feb 2009 44,254 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 44,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 39,593 miles

N/S/R TYRE ON WEAR INDICATORS. PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,244 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 43,233 miles

ADVISES # N/S/F WIPER BLADE WORN ,O/S/R TYRE ON WEAR INDICATORS. PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 4 Aug 2006 34,226 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 29,416 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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R644 DWL is a 1998 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R644 DWL, 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 R644 DWL registered?

R644 DWL is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R644 DWL safe to buy?

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