1998 BMW 840 4.4L Petrol · R98 JAA
1998 BMW 840 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 137,286 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 840
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 4398cc
R98 JAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/07/2026
- 137,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R98 JAA Mileage History
- 31/01/2022131,088 mi
- 22/02/2023132,401 mi+1,313 mi
- 28/05/2024134,083 mi+1,682 mi
- 03/07/2025135,596 mi+1,513 mi
- 06/07/2026137,286 mi+1,690 mi
Average of roughly 1,400 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R98 JAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 BMW 840 (R98 JAA) between January 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body, boo”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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