1998 BMW 840 4.4L Petrol · R814 DDL
1998 BMW 840 (4.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 81,829 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 840
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,829 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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R814 DDL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
- 81,829 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R814 DDL 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 (R814 DDL) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 June 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 (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
R814 DDL Mileage History
- 10/06/202281,697 mi
- 30/05/202381,737 mi+40 mi
- 30/05/202481,786 mi+49 mi
- 06/06/202581,812 mi+26 mi
- 09/06/202581,829 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 44 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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