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K5 FJA

1998 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,017 mi
Last recorded127,017 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 FJA
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2007 127,017 miles

Nearside Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 119,113 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 110,454 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 110,365 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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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K5 FJA is a 1998 BMW 840 in Silver with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K5 FJA, 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 K5 FJA registered?

K5 FJA is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is K5 FJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 FJA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K5 FJA have outstanding finance?

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