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R11 JDL

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,865 mi
Last recorded38,865 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR11 JDL
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 38,865 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 38,865 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 38,780 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 38,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 36,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

altinator belt cracking

Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,129 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 25,937 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 25,935 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 19,966 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 19,966 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 19,966 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 May 2007 18,366 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 17,872 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 17,870 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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R11 JDL is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R11 JDL, 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.

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What year was R11 JDL registered?

R11 JDL is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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