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S335 DWT

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,202 mi
Last recorded134,202 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS335 DWT
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 134,202 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 134,202 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 134,197 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 131,937 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 126,924 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 126,924 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 117,397 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 117,380 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 117,368 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

air con disconected [belt]

air leak on engine ???

both o/s tyres low on edges

h/brake slightly high

metal brake pipes corroded

slight corrosion to o/s/r floor

Pass 24 Mar 2010 103,264 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 85,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Jan 2009 85,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 80,326 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 78,096 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 77,991 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 70,057 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing 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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S335 DWT 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 68.8%.

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 S335 DWT, 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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S335 DWT is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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