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S422 NFP

1998 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,530 mi
Last recorded77,530 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS422 NFP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 77,530 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 77,490 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 77,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 77,190 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 76,815 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 76,608 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 12 Sep 2016 76,248 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 75,817 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)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 75,807 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

nearside front disc heavily pitted

offside front disc heavily pitted

Fail 16 Oct 2009 69,504 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipes above fuel tank

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2009 69,504 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake pipes above fuel tank

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2008 63,660 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2008 63,647 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside and outside edge

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2007 47,430 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 41,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2005 38,821 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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S422 NFP is a 1998 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S422 NFP, 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 S422 NFP registered?

S422 NFP is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S422 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S422 NFP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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