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S581 JBA

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,377 mi
Last recorded166,377 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS581 JBA
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 166,377 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 166,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2020 166,038 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2020 166,038 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 165,423 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

illegal reg plates replaced after test

Pass 6 Sep 2016 163,768 miles

illegal plates replaced after test

Pass 19 Jul 2011 162,545 miles

Nearside coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 159,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2009 157,411 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 155,660 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 151,438 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 139,082 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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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S581 JBA 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 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 S581 JBA, 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 S581 JBA registered?

S581 JBA is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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