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S388 MDP

1998 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,357 mi
Last recorded72,357 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 MDP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 72,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip in screen

Fail 14 May 2026 72,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip in screen

Pass 20 May 2020 72,322 miles

Offside Front Outer Jacking pad on lower front of sill - missing

Offside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel pipe or Fuel breather pipe - front to rear attached to inner of sill area

Pass 26 Mar 2019 71,934 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 71,928 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 70,808 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 70,808 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 69,046 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 69,046 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 68,295 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 67,060 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2013 66,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

plastic body sills fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,837 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 65,487 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 61,503 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 58,882 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 58,882 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear suspension bushes perishing

steering some play

Pass 4 Jul 2006 56,155 miles

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

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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S388 MDP is a 1998 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S388 MDP, 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 S388 MDP registered?

S388 MDP is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S388 MDP safe to buy?

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