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R874 UTF

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

191,736 mi
Last recorded191,736 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 UTF
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 191,736 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 189,790 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 185,449 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 180,755 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 176,649 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 169,210 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2021 169,210 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2020 163,594 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 163,593 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front bottom arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 162,153 miles

Engine cover fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlight adjustment on limmit

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

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

Under trays fitted preventing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2018 161,275 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2017 160,608 miles

All tyres are perished

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 25 Jul 2017 160,608 miles

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

All tyres are perished

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 8 Jul 2016 159,094 miles

Both front tyres are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Engine oil leaks

Slight Play in steering joints

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 9 Jul 2015 157,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres are perished

rear brake hoses are perished

Fail 6 Jul 2015 157,905 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres are perished

rear brake hoses are perished

Pass 10 Jul 2014 157,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

interior mirror missing

Pass 25 Jun 2013 156,008 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 155,786 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 154,468 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 154,468 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Interior mirror missing.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 153,115 miles

Interior mirror missing.

Fail 19 Jan 2011 133,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Interior mirror missing.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 152,459 miles

Both number plates in poor condition.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 151,989 miles

Front number plate in poor condition.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 151,989 miles

Front number plate in poor condition.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 151,656 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 150,297 miles

Slight lift in steering box drop arm.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 144,651 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R874 UTF is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 R874 UTF, 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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R874 UTF is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R874 UTF safe to buy?

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