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RFM 840L

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,621 mi
Last recorded91,621 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFM 840L
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 91,621 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 91,497 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 91,131 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 89,721 miles

n/s washer jet blocked

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

slight play in n/s/f inner track rod end

slight play in o/s/f steering arm ball joint

Fail 11 Oct 2022 89,688 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s washer jet blocked

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

slight play in n/s/f inner track rod end

slight play in o/s/f steering arm ball joint

Pass 6 Oct 2021 85,849 miles

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2020 83,978 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 83,306 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 83,306 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 80,124 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 79,639 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 79,520 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 78,677 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 77,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

all 4 tyres started to prished on side wall

Pass 11 Jul 2012 77,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all 4 tyres started to prished on side wall

Pass 4 Nov 2009 77,912 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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RFM 840L is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RFM 840L, 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 RFM 840L registered?

RFM 840L is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is RFM 840L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RFM 840L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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