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S134 BDK

1998 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,209 mi
Last recorded89,209 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS134 BDK
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 89,209 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 88,536 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 87,691 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,682 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 74,612 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 72,714 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 71,562 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 71,562 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 70,398 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 69,486 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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S134 BDK is a 1998 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S134 BDK, 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 S134 BDK registered?

S134 BDK is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S134 BDK safe to buy?

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