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S31 RLH

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,027 mi
Last recorded119,027 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS31 RLH
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 119,027 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 117,291 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 114,647 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel return pipe slightly rusted

Fail 23 Feb 2018 114,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes off when boot is shut (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working goes off when boot shuts (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4x tyres cracking/perishing on sidewalls and tread

Pass 22 Dec 2015 112,437 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush o/s n/s front (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 112,437 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (8.2.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush o/s n/s front (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 112,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in steering box

Pass 9 May 2013 112,135 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 112,135 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 106,744 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 102,977 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 98,688 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 98,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 96,753 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 96,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 91,350 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 91,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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S31 RLH is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 S31 RLH, 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 S31 RLH registered?

S31 RLH is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S31 RLH safe to buy?

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