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R840 BMW

1998 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,136 mi
Last recorded41,136 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR840 BMW
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 41,136 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 41,102 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 41,101 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 41,098 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 41,019 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 41,014 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,961 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 40,949 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 40,955 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 40,949 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 40,865 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 40,791 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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R840 BMW is a 1998 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R840 BMW, 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 R840 BMW registered?

R840 BMW is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R840 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R840 BMW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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