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S2 CEU

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,971 mi
Last recorded78,971 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 CEU
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 78,971 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 78,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower slight weep from suspension arm balljoint cover, both sides

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle underneath has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,514 miles

Oil leak ()

under body corrosion

Pass 16 May 2017 76,383 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 75,453 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 74,420 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 74,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 74,079 miles

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

Fuel pipe corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 73,188 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

fuel pipe corroded but not leaking

Fail 28 Oct 2008 73,188 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 70,883 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 66,459 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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S2 CEU is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S2 CEU, 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 S2 CEU registered?

S2 CEU is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S2 CEU safe to buy?

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