MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,618 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill ( plastic cover fitted (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill ( plastic cover fitted ) (2.4.A.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front both side outer sill corroded ( plastic cover fitted )
Front brake balance on upper limit
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm on limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear both side top suspension bushes worn
Rear brake discs corroded
all brake pipes corroded on limit
engine cover fitted
fuel pipes corroded
Front brake discs some corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
some corrosion in brake pipes and fuel pipes
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brake discs some corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
some corrosion in brake pipes and fuel pipes
a/c belt missing
advanced play in o/s/r suspension rod upper bush
both anti roll bars corroded
corrosion on rear diff
engine covers fitted
n/s/r tyre 3mm
o/s/r tyre 3.5mm
sidelight failure warning light on (bulbs all working)
slight corrosion on rear discs
slight dampness on p/s pipe
slight oil leaks
slight play in n/s/r upper suspension arm inner bush
some corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
some corrosion on fuel pipes
Nearside Rear Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mount broken (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
a/c belt missing
advanced play in o/s/r suspension rod upper bush
both anti roll bars corroded
corrosion on rear diff
engine covers fitted
n/s/r tyre 3mm
o/s/r tyre 3.5mm
sidelight failure warning light on (bulbs all working)
slight corrosion on rear discs
slight dampness on p/s pipe
slight oil leaks
slight play in n/s/r upper suspension arm inner bush
some corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
some corrosion on fuel pipes
advanced corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
advanced play in o/s/r upper suspension arm link bar bush
age cracking on o/s/f drop link upper boot
corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes
engine and gearbox slight oil leaks
o/s headlight aim on lower limit
slight corrosion on rear discs
slight wear on both rear suspension arm inner bushes
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
advanced corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
advanced play in o/s/r upper suspension arm link bar bush
age cracking on o/s/f drop link upper boot
corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes
engine and gearbox slight oil leaks
o/s headlight aim on lower limit
slight corrosion on rear discs
slight wear on both rear suspension arm inner bushes
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both headlamp aims on lower limit
slight play in steering box
Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 840?
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S46 BHC is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 S46 BHC, 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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S46 BHC is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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