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R940 TPY

1998 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,277 mi
Last recorded85,277 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 TPY
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 85,277 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 85,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 84,773 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 84,339 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 84,339 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 84,323 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 84,249 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 80,011 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 74,708 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 72,157 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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R940 TPY is a 1998 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R940 TPY, 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 R940 TPY?

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What year was R940 TPY registered?

R940 TPY is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R940 TPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R940 TPY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R940 TPY have outstanding finance?

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