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S34 MBY

1998 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,394 mi
Last recorded103,394 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS34 MBY
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 103,394 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 103,394 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 101,882 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 99,214 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 99,186 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 95,632 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 88,786 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 88,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Dec 2006 88,577 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

scuff on o/s/r outer sill

slight play n/s steering idler

tyres front 235/45/17 rear265/40/17 o/s/f worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2005 80,108 miles

slight frontal damage slight crack front no plate

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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S34 MBY is a 1998 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S34 MBY, 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 S34 MBY registered?

S34 MBY is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S34 MBY safe to buy?

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