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S390 BPK

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

158,254 mi
Last recorded158,254 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS390 BPK
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 158,254 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to Back ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 157,738 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 157,709 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front Brake pipes Front To Back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn As marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 156,451 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 155,348 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 151,292 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 143,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

fuel pipe slightly rusty

Pass 14 May 2014 137,347 miles

off side front shockabsorber weak

Pass 17 May 2013 133,624 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 129,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 129,442 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 129,351 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 129,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2008 127,142 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 124,360 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 121,050 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 113,355 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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S390 BPK is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S390 BPK, 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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S390 BPK is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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