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S382 GHW

1998 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

127,213 mi
Last recorded127,213 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS382 GHW
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 127,213 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 127,024 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 126,552 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 125,888 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 125,396 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 125,391 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 122,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 119,511 miles

slight power steering leak

Pass 1 Nov 2016 117,843 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNTINGS ARE WORN + SHROUDS ARE INSECURE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN EDGES

Pass 4 Nov 2015 114,962 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

some corrosion to sill jacking pionts

Pass 6 Nov 2014 113,368 miles

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

fuel pipes rusting

n/s headlamp reflector loose

o/s/f tyre tread worn on edges + perished

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

rear seats stowed - seats+belts not tested

some corrosion to sill jacking points

various brake pipes rusting

wiper blades poor

Pass 6 Nov 2013 110,101 miles

rear tyre treads 2.5 - 3mm

some corrosion to fuel pipes

some corrosion to n/s/f + front to o/s/r brake pipes

some corrosion to sill jacking point areas

Fail 6 Nov 2013 110,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

rear tyre treads 2.5 - 3mm

some corrosion to fuel pipes

some corrosion to n/s/f + front to o/s/r brake pipes

some corrosion to sill jacking point areas

Pass 8 Nov 2012 105,781 miles

Both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Heavy surface corrosion to o/s rear inner under sill

N/S front brake pipe corroded

N/S front to rear brake pipe corroded by fuel tank

Surface corrosion through out under side of vehicle

astone chip in zone a

Fail 1 Nov 2012 105,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

astone chip in zone a

Both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Heavy surface corrosion to o/s rear inner under sill

N/S front brake pipe corroded

N/S front to rear brake pipe corroded by fuel tank

Surface corrosion through out under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2011 102,634 miles

Body has slight corrosion.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside handbrake performance slightly low.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 102,629 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Off side handbrake efficiency low.

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 99,341 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 95,639 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 91,583 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 85,169 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 75,993 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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S382 GHW is a 1998 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 S382 GHW, 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 S382 GHW registered?

S382 GHW is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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