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R79 TNP

1998 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

112,040 mi
Last recorded112,040 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 TNP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 112,040 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 110,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 110,073 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 108,903 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 108,839 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low edges and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front side light lamp condensation

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear top mount bushes seperated

Pass 8 Dec 2020 105,947 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 103,336 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 103,336 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 101,061 miles

Front shocks weak

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

Various oil leaks to engine

Fail 28 Nov 2018 101,067 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Between upper arm and spring carrier (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Between upper arm and spring carrier (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front shocks weak

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

Various oil leaks to engine

Pass 20 Nov 2017 98,632 miles

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front pad wear sensor disconnected

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Slight gearbox oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 98,632 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.7mm 275/35/19 100Y Toyo (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1mm 275/35/19 100Y Toyo (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smear slightly

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front pad wear sensor disconnected

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

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

Slight engine oil leak

Slight gearbox oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 94,352 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 88,803 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 88,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,251 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 74,200 miles

water in headlamp

Pass 13 Dec 2012 73,534 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 73,458 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 72,976 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 72,932 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 72,584 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 72,575 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 72,527 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 72,172 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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R79 TNP is a 1998 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R79 TNP, 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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R79 TNP is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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