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S460 EWT

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,300 mi
Last recorded8,300 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS460 EWT
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 8,300 miles

Exhaust back section corroded

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 8,225 miles

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

Exhaust back section corroded

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

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 7,964 miles

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

fuel return pipe heavily corroded surface corrosion on most suspension components

Pass 7 Jul 2012 7,155 miles

fuel pipe runs from front to rear coroded and has small pin hole but no leak of fuel

Pass 25 Jul 2011 5,005 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 3,481 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 2,293 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 27 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 32,757 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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S460 EWT is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S460 EWT, 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 S460 EWT registered?

S460 EWT is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is S460 EWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S460 EWT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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