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S208 BPM

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,450 mi
Last recorded111,450 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 BPM
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 111,450 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 110,955 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 109,198 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 106,590 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 106,354 miles

near side rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage and perished

rear shocker dust covers broken

Fail 6 Jan 2014 106,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

near side rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage and perished

rear shocker dust covers broken

warning lamp on dash

Pass 8 Jan 2013 105,963 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 105,378 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 104,567 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 103,819 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 102,908 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 100,493 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 97,227 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 97,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 94,721 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Dec 2005 94,699 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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S208 BPM is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S208 BPM, 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 S208 BPM registered?

S208 BPM is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S208 BPM safe to buy?

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