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S47 ABN

1998 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,224 mi
Last recorded91,224 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS47 ABN
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 91,224 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 90,303 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 89,602 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 89,332 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 89,045 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 88,721 miles

total parking brake effort only just exceeds minimum requirement

Pass 24 Apr 2008 86,213 miles

front skirt broken,n/s rear tyre flat,n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 79,463 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 79,463 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 68,990 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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S47 ABN is a 1998 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S47 ABN, 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 S47 ABN registered?

S47 ABN is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S47 ABN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S47 ABN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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