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C12 STV

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,215 mi
Last recorded130,215 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 STV
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 130,215 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 130,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 125,414 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 125,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 120,912 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 115,908 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 115,908 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 109,017 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 105,675 miles

oil leak from diff

slight free play at steering wheel

steering box appears to be leaking

Fail 27 Aug 2013 105,675 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f) DANGEROUS

oil leak from diff

slight free play at steering wheel

steering box appears to be leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2012 102,416 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 101,377 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 98,005 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 97,160 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 95,825 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 94,410 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 91,372 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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C12 STV 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 76.5%.

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 C12 STV, 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 C12 STV registered?

C12 STV is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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