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R239 OAM

1998 BMW 8 Series

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,391 mi
Last recorded149,391 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 8 Series93,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 OAM
MakeBMW
Model8 Series
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 149,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2012 146,225 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 143,488 miles

n/s front head light glass cracked

o/s rear tyre closeto wear bars

Fail 19 Sep 2011 143,488 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s front head light glass cracked

o/s rear tyre closeto wear bars

Pass 14 Oct 2010 138,899 miles

fuel pipes rusty

n/s headlight glass badly cracked

play in steering box

rear tyres 4mm

slight play n/s/r top suspension arm inner bush

Fail 5 Oct 2010 138,848 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

fuel pipes rusty

n/s headlight glass badly cracked

play in steering box

rear tyres 4mm

slight play n/s/r top suspension arm inner bush

Pass 25 Sep 2009 134,207 miles

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust link pipes in poor condition

various cracks in n/s headlight glass

Fail 24 Sep 2009 134,207 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes corroded

rear exhaust link pipes in poor condition

various cracks in n/s headlight glass

Pass 6 Oct 2008 130,039 miles

fuel pipes corroded

nearside heaglights lens cracked

Fail 16 Sep 2008 129,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 125,235 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 118,193 miles

n/s head light glass cracked †slight play in both front inner track rod ends †both rear tyres just starting to go out of shape

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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R239 OAM is a 1998 BMW 8 Series in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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R239 OAM is a 1998 BMW 8 Series, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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