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S820 BYG

1998 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,181 mi
Last recorded115,181 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS820 BYG
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2025 115,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat has hole (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes corroded some of them covered in under sill ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 115,154 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 114,500 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 114,437 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 114,169 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 114,161 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 113,934 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 112,451 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 108,635 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 105,449 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 105,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 101,285 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 97,960 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 94,099 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

diff leaking

gearbox leaking

o/s front shock corroded

o/s front spring corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2010 91,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 85,122 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)

Fail 2 Aug 2008 85,122 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)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 73,724 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 73,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT STAYS ON

Pass 5 Jan 2006 66,774 miles

nearside front tyre on outside of tread

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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S820 BYG is a 1998 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S820 BYG, 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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S820 BYG is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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