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S537 XAT

1998 BMW 840

Red Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,246 mi
Last recorded101,246 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS537 XAT
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 101,246 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 100,421 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 99,484 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 97,883 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 96,687 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 77,170 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

eshaust system corroded!!

front washers poor!!

rear diff leaking oil!!

Fail 13 Aug 2020 77,170 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

eshaust system corroded!!

front washers poor!!

rear diff leaking oil!!

Pass 12 Aug 2019 73,773 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 9 Aug 2019 73,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner insecure (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 3 Jul 2018 72,117 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 68,152 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 67,041 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 67,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 66,129 miles

wear inner shoulder front tyres

Fail 18 Aug 2015 66,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wear inner shoulder front tyres

Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,189 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 64,074 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 62,727 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 61,531 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 60,322 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 56,967 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 54,971 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 53,006 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 49,695 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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S537 XAT is a 1998 BMW 840 in Red with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S537 XAT, 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 S537 XAT registered?

S537 XAT is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 19 November 1998.

Is S537 XAT safe to buy?

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