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R942 CAU

1998 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,785 mi
Last recorded39,785 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 CAU
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 39,785 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 39,293 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 38,768 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 38,477 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 38,026 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 37,885 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 37,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,624 miles

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2008 35,599 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 33,817 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 May 2006 31,040 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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R942 CAU is a 1998 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R942 CAU, 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 R942 CAU registered?

R942 CAU is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R942 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R942 CAU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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