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N3 JJP

1998 BMW 840

Grey Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,557 mi
Last recorded84,557 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 JJP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 84,557 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2009 73,530 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 73,427 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 71,161 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 71,161 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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N3 JJP is a 1998 BMW 840 in Grey with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N3 JJP, 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 N3 JJP registered?

N3 JJP is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is N3 JJP safe to buy?

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