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R580 BEY

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

258,335 mi
Last recorded258,335 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 BEY
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 258,335 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view repair soon as possible . (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 251,740 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded (everything)

Fail 12 Jun 2019 251,625 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust system detached through corrosion (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear wheel arches corroded

screen cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2017 244,053 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

slight corrosion to both rear wheel arches

wind screen damaged near side

Pass 26 May 2015 235,283 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 234,358 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 234,358 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2013 233,233 miles

n/s/r handbrake down on performance would recommend check at next service

Pass 14 Jun 2012 232,551 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 228,568 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 219,167 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 207,505 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 196,451 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 181,137 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 163,162 miles

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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R580 BEY is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R580 BEY, 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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R580 BEY is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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