MOT Status
ValidMileage
89,038 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear metal fuel pipes slightly corroded
rear metal fuel pipes slightly corroded
slight leak from steering box
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear metal fuel pipes slightly corroded
slight leak from steering box
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
An item not tested (Manual)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WEAR
OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
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E31 GMB is a 1998 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 E31 GMB, 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 E31 GMB registered?
E31 GMB is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is E31 GMB safe to buy?
The MOT history for E31 GMB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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