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S566 JFP

1998 BMW 840

Purple Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,348 mi
Last recorded43,348 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS566 JFP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 43,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 43,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,291 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 43,278 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 25 May 2010 43,198 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 May 2009 41,931 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 41,858 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 38,975 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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S566 JFP is a 1998 BMW 840 in Purple with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S566 JFP, 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 S566 JFP registered?

S566 JFP is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S566 JFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S566 JFP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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