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S46 BHC

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,618 mi
Last recorded119,618 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS46 BHC
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2017 119,618 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 117,420 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 117,420 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 115,699 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 115,699 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 113,803 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 113,803 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 111,833 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 111,833 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 105,663 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 100,521 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 100,521 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 99,293 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 97,263 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 90,409 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlamp aims on lower limit

slight play in steering box

Pass 24 Nov 2007 83,755 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 81,381 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 80,945 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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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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