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S580 FAN

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,920 mi
Last recorded74,920 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS580 FAN
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 74,920 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 74,772 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2018 73,395 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 2 Jun 2017 72,583 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 71,177 miles

Offside fuel pipe corroded

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,823 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 68,491 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,380 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 68,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

235/17 front 265/17 rear

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake warning light on dash

ext. system starting to rust in places

fan in front of rad. siezed

fuel filter damp

general play/wear in steering linkage

general wear on discs

metal fuel pipes rusting

metal power steering pipes rusting

n/s plastic cover insecure

o/s/r shocker dust cover adrift

one o/s/r side light not working

plastic covers fitted over sils

slight damage to both number plates

slight damage to n/s/f fog light

stone chips in windscreen

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

warning light on dash

Pass 11 Aug 2008 57,496 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Aug 2007 56,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 55,601 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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S580 FAN is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 S580 FAN, 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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S580 FAN is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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