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S377 ECD

1998 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,305 mi
Last recorded98,305 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS377 ECD
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 98,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2016 94,107 miles

Centre steel support for the exhaust is broken.

Fail 13 Jun 2016 94,008 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre steel support for the exhaust is broken.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 85,525 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,574 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)

suspension components rusted

underbody rusted

Fail 19 Feb 2014 76,574 miles

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

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

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

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

suspension components rusted

underbody rusted

Pass 19 Mar 2013 76,374 miles

all suspention components rusty

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Mar 2013 76,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

all suspention components rusty

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

off side front tyre worn on outer edge

traction controle lamp on at time of test

Fail 23 Aug 2011 75,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 75,620 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 75,331 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 73,451 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 72,827 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 70,139 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs showing signs of wear

slight play at both front steering idlers

warning lamp at dash.possible power steering fluid level

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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S377 ECD is a 1998 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S377 ECD, 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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S377 ECD is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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