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R448 VJM

1998 BMW 8 Series

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,391 mi
Last recorded89,391 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 8 Series93,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 VJM
MakeBMW
Model8 Series
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 89,391 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 88,501 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 88,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 87,820 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 87,695 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 85,809 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 85,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Air bag warning lamp is on

Offside front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2010 83,539 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 83,536 miles

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

Offside Front brake drum excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 80,729 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 79,541 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 76,783 miles

discs worn front and rear

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

o/s/f brake binding but not affecting meter readings

Pass 4 Apr 2006 71,389 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 71,388 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

air bag warning lamp staying on

How Reliable is the BMW 8 Series?

Based on 10,078 MOT tests across 2,051 vehicles.

85.7%
Pass Rate
6,060
Miles/Year
2,051
On UK Roads
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R448 VJM is a 1998 BMW 8 Series in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 BMW 8 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 93,300 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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What year was R448 VJM registered?

R448 VJM is a 1998 BMW 8 Series, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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