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1998 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,961 mi
Last recorded39,961 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration800 WW
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 24 Sep 2019 39,961 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 39,603 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 38,963 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 38,956 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,946 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 38,939 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 38,930 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 38,918 miles

Advise O/S/F and N/S/F inner balljoint boots split

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 38,355 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,216 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 38,008 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,366 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,347 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 36,764 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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800 WW is a 1998 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 800 WW, 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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What year was 800 WW registered?

800 WW is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is 800 WW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 800 WW shows 14 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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