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S265 LEP

1998 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,492 mi
Last recorded55,492 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS265 LEP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 55,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 55,132 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s tread are & side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s in tread area & side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 54,785 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing / cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perishing / cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perishing / cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 54,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing / cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perishing / cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread perishing / cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 54,269 miles

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 22 Oct 2020 54,269 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Oct 2019 54,180 miles

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded surface corrosion to fuel pipes ()

Pass 8 Aug 2018 53,308 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 51,512 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 48,524 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2015 47,615 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 46,461 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 44,337 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 43,081 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,349 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 34,059 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 34,058 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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S265 LEP is a 1998 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S265 LEP, 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 S265 LEP registered?

S265 LEP is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S265 LEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S265 LEP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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