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N2 FAW

1998 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,593 mi
Last recorded46,593 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 FAW
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 46,593 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 44,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 44,378 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers do not park correctly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 43,019 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 42,711 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 41,538 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 41,538 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 39,939 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 39,395 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 39,395 miles

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 38,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 37,867 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,052 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 36,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 35,399 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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N2 FAW is a 1998 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N2 FAW, 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 N2 FAW registered?

N2 FAW is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is N2 FAW safe to buy?

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