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S638 AKP

1998 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

107,208 mi
Last recorded107,208 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS638 AKP
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 107,208 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 104,513 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 104,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 104,338 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 104,235 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 104,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 103,944 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2020 103,857 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 103,725 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST CENTER CLAMP BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded FUEL PIPE FROM FILTER TO ENGINE ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened LOWER AND UPPER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded FUEL TANK VENT PIPES CORRODED UP THE RIGHR HAND SIDE ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE ACROSS REAR TO O/S FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SILL TO FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened UPPER AND LOWER ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened UPPER AND LOWER ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 103,706 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR PIPE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases RIGHT HAND SIDE PIPE CORRODED BY REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST CENTER CLAMP BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded FUEL PIPE FROM FILTER TO ENGINE ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened LOWER AND UPPER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded FUEL TANK VENT PIPES CORRODED UP THE RIGHR HAND SIDE ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE ACROSS REAR TO O/S FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SILL TO FLOOR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened UPPER AND LOWER ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened UPPER AND LOWER ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 103,482 miles

REAR AND FRONT TO REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORROED

Pass 9 Dec 2016 103,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES SHOW CORROSION (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 99,428 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 94,251 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 94,251 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 88,019 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 83,002 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,871 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,647 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 65,339 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 57,759 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 52,045 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 47,537 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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S638 AKP is a 1998 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S638 AKP, 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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S638 AKP is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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