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S760 AJL

1998 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,839 mi
Last recorded65,839 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS760 AJL
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 65,839 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 65,719 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 65,627 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 63,044 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2015 63,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 60,205 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 60,098 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 56,928 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/f wheel.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 53,688 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside rear shocker top mount deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front wiper smearing

Pass 27 Jul 2011 50,217 miles

nsf lower arm inner joint boot split

Pass 15 Jul 2010 46,400 miles

Nearside front lower suspension arm rubber dust cover split

Oil leak

Slight corrosion offside rear quarter panel trim

Slighyt free play offsie front steering/ suspension mechanism

Wipers smearing

Fail 15 Jul 2010 46,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front lower suspension arm rubber dust cover split

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion offside rear quarter panel trim

Slighyt free play offsie front steering/ suspension mechanism

Wipers smearing

Pass 14 Jul 2009 43,010 miles

N/S/F track rod end cover split

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

Offside Front Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,551 miles

rear tyres 2.0 mm - 4.0 mm

Pass 26 Jul 2007 36,223 miles

Nearside front seat does not fold

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2006 32,436 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 32,436 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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S760 AJL is a 1998 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S760 AJL, 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 S760 AJL registered?

S760 AJL is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S760 AJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S760 AJL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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