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R69 OMG

1998 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

62,274 mi
Last recorded62,274 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 OMG
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 62,274 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 62,267 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 62,139 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 62,133 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 62,101 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 62,036 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 61,764 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,678 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 61,502 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 61,502 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 61,071 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 60,607 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 60,107 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 59,561 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 58,805 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 56,219 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 54,821 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 53,174 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 51,772 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 50,153 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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R69 OMG is a 1998 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R69 OMG, 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 R69 OMG registered?

R69 OMG is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R69 OMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R69 OMG shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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