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S464 JYX

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,674 mi
Last recorded18,674 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2006
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS464 JYX
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2006 18,674 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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S464 JYX is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S464 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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What year was S464 JYX registered?

S464 JYX is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S464 JYX safe to buy?

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