MOT Status
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135,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner/outer control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres close to wear bars
center exhaust mount heavily corroded
exhaust system corroded
nail in nearside rear tyre
oil leaks
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear tyres close to wear bars
center exhaust mount heavily corroded
exhaust system corroded
nail in nearside rear tyre
oil leaks
sill covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front and rear coil springs corroded
nearside front brake pipe corroded
offside and nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded
offside front brake pipe corroded
plastic body sill covers fitted
both front to rear steel brake pipes corroded
both front tyres wearing on edges
n/s/r shock weeping
o/s/r suspension spring corroded
outer sill covers fitted
rear diff weeping
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front brake pipes corroding and both front to rear pipes corroding difficult to assess due to access
both front tyres wearing uneven
nearside rear brake pipe from hose corroding
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front brake pipes corroding and both front to rear pipes corroding difficult to assess due to access
both front tyres wearing uneven
nearside rear brake pipe from hose corroding
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to o/s+n/s front pipes
general corrosion to front sub frame+suspension arms
heavy corrosion to fuel pipes
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
corrosion to o/s+n/s front pipes
general corrosion to front sub frame+suspension arms
heavy corrosion to fuel pipes
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
slight play in o/s/f steering idler
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M8 TBO is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 M8 TBO, 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 M8 TBO registered?
M8 TBO is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is M8 TBO safe to buy?
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