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41 FEW

1998 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,227 mi
Last recorded140,227 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration41 FEW
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2023 140,227 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 137,528 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 135,317 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 130,467 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 124,794 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 119,409 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 114,529 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 11,310 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 109,491 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 106,811 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 102,712 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 99,425 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 87,918 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 75,847 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 64,518 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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41 FEW is a 1998 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 41 FEW, 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 41 FEW registered?

41 FEW is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is 41 FEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 41 FEW shows 15 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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