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R925 LRR

1998 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,946 mi
Last recorded83,946 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR925 LRR
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 83,946 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 82,511 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 79,185 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 79,133 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 79,094 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 79,029 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 77,121 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 78,474 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 77,012 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 74,982 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 73,937 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 71,042 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,964 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,414 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2013 69,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres tread wearing low 3mm centre

Pass 1 Jun 2012 67,645 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 61,953 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 60,158 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 59,318 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 59,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 58,491 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 57,830 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 57,830 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 56,087 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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R925 LRR is a 1998 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R925 LRR, 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

How do I check the history of R925 LRR?

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What year was R925 LRR registered?

R925 LRR is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R925 LRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R925 LRR shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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