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E1 UAN

1998 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

105,602 mi
Last recorded105,602 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 UAN
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 105,602 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 105,602 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 105,499 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 105,499 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 105,323 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2021 105,320 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 104,867 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near side and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 104,867 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 104,530 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 104,105 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 104,020 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 103,673 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 103,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

cracking to side walls of nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2013 101,575 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 98,982 miles

front suspension arm boots deteriorated not allowing ingress of dirt

Pass 8 Nov 2011 95,555 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 93,371 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 93,371 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 86,394 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 79,134 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 79,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Fail 19 Mar 2007 71,519 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 71,519 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 76,528 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2005 58,161 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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E1 UAN is a 1998 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 E1 UAN, 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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E1 UAN is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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