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R795 XWO

1998 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,146 mi
Last recorded96,146 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 XWO
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 96,146 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 95,590 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 95,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 95,257 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 95,051 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 95,051 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 94,259 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 93,714 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 93,663 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 90,566 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 86,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 81,128 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 76,682 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 70,810 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 65,354 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 58,963 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 53,557 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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R795 XWO is a 1998 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R795 XWO, 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 R795 XWO registered?

R795 XWO is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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