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R32 AYG

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,799 mi
Last recorded111,799 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR32 AYG
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 111,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under side under silled

Pass 4 Oct 2023 111,565 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 110,111 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 109,881 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 109,060 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 108,132 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 106,994 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 105,528 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both sills have plastic covers preventing full inspection

Fail 5 Apr 2017 105,528 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

both sills have plastic covers preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2016 103,773 miles

plastic covering sills

Pass 9 Apr 2015 102,875 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 100,188 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 100,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 93,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 85,669 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 79,029 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 75,437 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 69,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 65,648 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 65,648 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 58,520 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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R32 AYG is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R32 AYG, 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

How do I check the history of R32 AYG?

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What year was R32 AYG registered?

R32 AYG is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R32 AYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R32 AYG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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