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HUW 80Y

1998 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,073 mi
Last recorded99,073 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUW 80Y
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 99,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear at four corners of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 97,826 miles

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

fuel pipes to rear corroded and in poor condition

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2017 96,873 miles

fuel pipes to rear in poor condition

Fail 1 Feb 2017 96,873 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

fuel pipes to rear in poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2015 96,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 96,545 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 96,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 95,717 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 94,389 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres deterioated and cracking

exhaust deterioated

Fail 22 Mar 2012 94,389 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres deterioated and cracking

exhaust deterioated

Pass 14 May 2010 92,298 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2010 92,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 89,524 miles

advise front tyres worn

advise o/s n/s front shockers corroded

advise rear suspension bushs worn

Fail 7 May 2009 89,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

advise front tyres worn

advise o/s n/s front shockers corroded

advise rear suspension bushs worn

Fail 18 Mar 2009 89,462 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise front tyres

advise o/s n/s front shocker corroded

advise rear suspension bushs worn

Fail 6 Feb 2008 87,638 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 87,638 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 84,481 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 84,481 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 78,754 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 78,754 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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HUW 80Y 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 HUW 80Y, 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 HUW 80Y registered?

HUW 80Y is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is HUW 80Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUW 80Y shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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