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S71 MLO

1998 BMW 840

Beige Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,473 mi
Last recorded113,473 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 MLO
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2015 113,473 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 105,676 miles

possible earth / electrical fault (airbag warning lamp illuminates with horn)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 105,676 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 May 2013 99,318 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 24 May 2013 99,318 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 9 May 2012 93,888 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 8 May 2012 93,888 miles

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

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 11 May 2011 90,267 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 84,444 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 76,516 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 70,971 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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S71 MLO is a 1998 BMW 840 in Beige with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S71 MLO, 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 S71 MLO registered?

S71 MLO is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S71 MLO safe to buy?

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