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S2 LND

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,682 mi
Last recorded79,682 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 79,682 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 79,172 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 78,328 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 77,720 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 76,919 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 76,185 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 75,428 miles

all tyres pershed

Pass 26 Oct 2017 74,611 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 74,233 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 73,760 miles

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2015 73,743 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 72,554 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,501 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 71,155 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 71,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 71,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 70,110 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2011 70,105 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 68,237 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2010 68,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2009 65,874 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 62,948 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)

front and rear number plates have no postcode of suppler

Pass 21 Aug 2007 59,562 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 57,742 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 LND is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S2 LND, 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 S2 LND registered?

S2 LND is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S2 LND safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 LND shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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