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S444 TBL

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,371 mi
Last recorded36,371 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 TBL
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 36,371 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 36,358 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 36,313 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 36,304 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 36,294 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 36,281 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 36,275 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 36,270 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 35,867 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 35,754 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 35,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 33,958 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 33,958 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 33,665 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 32,971 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 29,988 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 29,176 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 28,466 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 28,461 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 28,106 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,322 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S444 TBL is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S444 TBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S444 TBL registered?

S444 TBL is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S444 TBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S444 TBL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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