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R937 NNJ

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,118 mi
Last recorded66,118 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 NNJ
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 66,118 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 65,877 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 65,130 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

fuel lines corroded in parts

Pass 29 May 2023 64,799 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 64,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

fuel lines corroded

Pass 19 May 2022 64,163 miles

fuel lines corroded to excess

Fail 11 May 2022 64,160 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel lines corroded to excess

Pass 7 Jun 2017 63,734 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 63,734 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 63,080 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipes corroded (7.2.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 62,103 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 61,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 61,305 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 60,670 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 59,478 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 58,427 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,663 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres starting to crack on side wall

Pass 5 Nov 2008 56,632 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both outer sills have cosmetic covers.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 56,142 miles

Front pads creaking in calipers !

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 54,526 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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R937 NNJ is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R937 NNJ, 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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R937 NNJ is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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