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3 MSE

1998 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,779 mi
Last recorded14,779 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 MSE
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2022 14,779 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 14,750 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 14,671 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 14,606 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 14,555 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 14,482 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 14,367 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 14,181 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 13,900 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 13,613 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 13,338 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 47,107 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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3 MSE is a 1998 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 3 MSE, 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

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What year was 3 MSE registered?

3 MSE is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is 3 MSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 MSE shows 12 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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