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R95 SPR

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,781 mi
Last recorded79,781 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 SPR
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 79,781 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 79,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 78,007 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 76,494 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 76,129 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 75,449 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 75,449 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 70,663 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 57,050 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 56,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn down to just over 2mm

Pass 4 Aug 2006 46,217 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode slightly

drivers seat does not tip forward

exhaust center support bracket corroded

front brake discs starting to corrode

rear brake discs slightly scored

slight play in steering

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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R95 SPR is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R95 SPR, 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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What year was R95 SPR registered?

R95 SPR is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R95 SPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R95 SPR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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