1998 BMW 840 4.4L Petrol · R125 AOV
1998 BMW 840 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 05 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 108,026 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 840
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,026 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R125 AOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 108,026 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R125 AOV 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 (R125 AOV) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
R125 AOV Mileage History
- 20/10/2022105,085 mi
- 19/10/2023105,990 mi+905 mi
- 20/10/2023105,990 mi
- 21/10/2024107,238 mi+1,248 mi
- 21/10/2025108,026 mi+788 mi
Average of roughly 979 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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