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S43 ADS

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,808 mi
Last recorded114,808 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS43 ADS
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 114,808 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 112,517 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 110,326 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 108,103 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 106,364 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 105,249 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 104,186 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 102,506 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 100,496 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 98,820 miles

front brake imbalance (border pass)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 98,820 miles

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

front brake imbalance (border pass)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 97,146 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 94,473 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 92,288 miles

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2013 90,421 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 88,661 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2012 88,659 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2011 83,905 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 82,702 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 80,546 miles

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 80,546 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 80,288 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 70,044 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 70,023 miles

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

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

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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S43 ADS is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S43 ADS, 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 S43 ADS registered?

S43 ADS is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S43 ADS safe to buy?

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