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VFC 840

1998 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

91,047 mi
Last recorded91,047 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFC 840
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 91,047 miles

Nearside Front Steering idler arm

Pass 22 Feb 2025 89,161 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 86,996 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 86,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 86,642 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 86,272 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 85,411 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 83,598 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 83,513 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 82,651 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,015 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded (7.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 68,542 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel lines corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 62,267 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 62,267 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 62,266 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 62,256 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 59,572 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 59,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 58,643 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 56,243 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 54,559 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 54,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre preshing!

rear subframe bushes soft!

Pass 14 May 2009 48,420 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 41,860 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 38,425 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 37,229 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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VFC 840 is a 1998 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VFC 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

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What year was VFC 840 registered?

VFC 840 is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is VFC 840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VFC 840 shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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