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CNZ 8337

1998 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,809 mi
Last recorded82,809 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCNZ 8337
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 82,809 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 82,512 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 82,267 miles

Fuel hose corroded n/s and o/s (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower air intake loose

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on steering and suspension components

light play in steering idler

Fail 14 Jun 2018 82,267 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective cracked / sharp edge (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel hose corroded n/s and o/s (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower air intake loose

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on steering and suspension components

light play in steering idler

Pass 30 Jun 2017 81,416 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front suspension components corroded

rear diff leaking

rear suspension components corroded

unable to check sills as covers fitted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 Jun 2017 81,416 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front suspension components corroded

rear diff leaking

rear suspension components corroded

unable to check sills as covers fitted

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Jun 2016 81,006 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

advs corrosion on front and rear discs

advs corrosion on front and rear suspension area and parts

advs exhaust corrosion

advs front brakes imbalanced 23%

advs fuel pipes corrosion

advs oil leak on vehicle

advs slight moevment in offside rear suspension

advs unable to check sills due to cover

dvs rear diff leak

Fail 13 Jun 2016 81,006 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. both rear (6.2.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

advs corrosion on front and rear discs

advs corrosion on front and rear suspension area and parts

advs exhaust corrosion

advs front brakes imbalanced 23%

advs fuel pipes corrosion

advs oil leak on vehicle

advs slight moevment in offside rear suspension

advs unable to check sills due to cover

dvs rear diff leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 80,728 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 80,376 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

footbrake has slight travel

front anti roll bar corroded

fuel pipes corroded

o/s front side lamp cover damagd

side window missing

Pass 29 Apr 2014 80,376 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

footbrake has slight travel

front anti roll bar corroded

fuel pipes corroded

o/s front side lamp cover damagd

side window missing

Pass 4 Apr 2013 79,654 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 79,651 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 79,311 miles

fuel pipes rusting

Pass 21 Mar 2011 77,783 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 74,741 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 74,741 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 72,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 62,880 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 62,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 57,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CNZ 8337 is a 1998 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CNZ 8337, 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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CNZ 8337 is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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