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S800 RGT

1998 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,192 mi
Last recorded86,192 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS800 RGT
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 86,192 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 86,192 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 85,106 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

steering idler bushes worn

Pass 30 Dec 2010 81,815 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 81,699 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 77,390 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 73,299 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 67,245 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 67,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 63,770 miles

2 new rear tyres fitted smaller size

Fail 18 Dec 2006 63,770 miles

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

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

brake pedel soft

Pass 15 Dec 2005 58,466 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 58,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

chips in windscreen

corrosion to front to rear suspension pipes

o/s/f tyre perishing in tread

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

strong advise o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

strong advise wear in front brake discs

water damage to rear no plate

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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S800 RGT is a 1998 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 S800 RGT, 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 S800 RGT registered?

S800 RGT is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S800 RGT safe to buy?

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