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S391 JYX

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

179,407 mi
Last recorded179,407 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS391 JYX
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 179,407 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

sill covers fitted

sill covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 18 Jul 2019 176,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 176,641 miles

Central Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play arm offside ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm inner bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm outer ball joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point excessively corroded and significantly weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box at rear is cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears lower on outer pad than offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding both edges and 3mm - 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 172,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 172,458 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 168,419 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Dec 2016 168,411 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion on outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

All fuel pipes very corroded

Oil leak

under side corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2015 164,625 miles

near side wiper poor

oil leak

plastic sills

slight play in lower steering ball joint

slight play in rear suspension

Fail 21 Dec 2015 164,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

near side wiper poor

oil leak

plastic sills

slight play in lower steering ball joint

slight play in rear suspension

Pass 7 Oct 2014 160,134 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

slight play in the steering

Fail 7 Oct 2014 160,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

slight play in the steering

Pass 9 Oct 2013 155,921 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

Fail 8 Oct 2013 155,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leaks

Pass 2 Nov 2012 151,707 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres weraring on inner edge

oil leaks

Fail 1 Nov 2012 151,707 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres weraring on inner edge

oil leaks

Pass 22 Oct 2011 146,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

fuel lines corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2011 146,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 140,613 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2010 140,592 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2009 133,620 miles

Fuel pipes corroded.

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Fail 19 Feb 2009 133,619 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 127,463 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 127,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 117,829 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 103,190 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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S391 JYX is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 S391 JYX, 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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S391 JYX is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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