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E31 GMB

1998 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,038 mi
Last recorded89,038 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE31 GMB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 89,038 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 88,892 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 88,702 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 88,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2023 88,382 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 88,379 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 88,372 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 88,285 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 88,285 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 88,288 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 88,274 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 87,447 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 87,447 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 86,224 miles

rear metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 83,429 miles

rear metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight leak from steering box

Fail 27 Jun 2013 83,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

slight leak from steering box

Pass 6 Feb 2012 78,607 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 78,606 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 72,454 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 61,112 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WEAR

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

Pass 6 Mar 2007 57,449 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 52,678 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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