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S141 UYB

1998 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,918 mi
Last recorded65,918 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS141 UYB
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2020 65,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower track control arms inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat back won't tilt

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms & lower & upper arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides & nail in nearside (5.2.3 (e))

all tyres perished

fuel pipes corroded.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Mar 2019 64,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to almost bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to almost bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 63,977 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 62,517 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 60,772 miles

FRONT TYRES ARE PERISHED

FUEL PIPES ARE CORRODED

N/S FRONT TYRE IS WEARING ON THE OUTER EDGE

O/S HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE SHOULD BE BETTER THAN IT IS

O/S HEAD LAMP ADJUST IS BROKEN AND HELD IN PLACE USING A CABLE TIE

O/S HEAD LAMP AIM IS AS FAR RIGHT AS IT IS ALLOWED AND CAN NOT BE ADJUSTED

REAR TYRES CENTRE TREAD IS CLOSE TO THE TREAD WEAR INDICATORS

SILL COVERS FITTED

VARIOUS REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Pass 20 Aug 2014 58,794 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear tyres worn on the inner edge, close to the legal limit.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 58,789 miles

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

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

Front brake discs rusty

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear tyres worn on the inner edge, close to the legal limit.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,185 miles

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)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 58,185 miles

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 56,810 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded,o/s & n/s rear suspension arm forward bushes perished,slight corrossion to fuel lines front to rear

Pass 5 Sep 2012 56,810 miles

both front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded,o/s & n/s rear suspension arm forward bushes perished,slight corrossion to fuel lines front to rear

Pass 11 Apr 2012 56,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil springs cracked but not fnction not impared

Wipers starting to split

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,740 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 53,109 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 51,306 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cut in o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,821 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,975 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 45,610 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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S141 UYB is a 1998 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S141 UYB, 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 S141 UYB registered?

S141 UYB is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 25 August 1998.

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