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S535 GAN

1998 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,495 mi
Last recorded109,495 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS535 GAN
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 109,495 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 109,469 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 107,132 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 105,247 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 103,476 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 101,909 miles

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

metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2011 99,527 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 99,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 94,720 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 86,150 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 80,076 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 72,250 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 56,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S535 GAN is a 1998 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S535 GAN, 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 S535 GAN registered?

S535 GAN is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S535 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S535 GAN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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