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HIW 393

1998 BMW 8 Series

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,002 mi
Last recorded28,002 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 8 Series93,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIW 393
MakeBMW
Model8 Series
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2025 28,002 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 27,934 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing date stamped 1998 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 27,782 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 27,231 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 26,319 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 25,897 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 25,547 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,059 miles

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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HIW 393 is a 1998 BMW 8 Series in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HIW 393?

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What year was HIW 393 registered?

HIW 393 is a 1998 BMW 8 Series, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is HIW 393 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HIW 393 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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