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SIL 840

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

58,025 mi
Last recorded58,025 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 840
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 58,025 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 57,452 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 56,791 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2022 56,791 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 55,448 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 54,657 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 54,449 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 54,183 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 53,735 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 53,735 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 53,264 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 53,241 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 52,666 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 52,163 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,651 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,035 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 50,299 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 49,662 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 48,677 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 47,942 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 47,255 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2006 46,553 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 45,914 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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SIL 840 is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SIL 840, 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 SIL 840?

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What year was SIL 840 registered?

SIL 840 is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is SIL 840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIL 840 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SIL 840 have outstanding finance?

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