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S136 BPH

1998 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,202 mi
Last recorded104,202 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS136 BPH
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 104,202 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 104,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2023 104,097 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 104,074 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 104,049 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 104,034 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 103,478 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 103,144 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both lower arm trunion bushes boots split

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 103,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

both lower arm trunion bushes boots split

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 103,122 miles

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

metal front to rear fuel pipes heavily corroded

offside and nearside top shock-absorber mounting bushes deteriorated

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspection

Pass 17 Dec 2011 102,864 miles

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspection

underbody fuel pipes rusted

Pass 30 Dec 2010 102,301 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 99,466 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 95,251 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 95,251 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 91,039 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 84,847 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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S136 BPH is a 1998 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S136 BPH, 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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S136 BPH is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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