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S888 BMW

1998 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

234,240 mi
Last recorded234,240 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 BMW
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 234,240 miles

Both rear wheels slight bind

Minor oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2024 232,763 miles

Minor oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2023 231,368 miles

engine damp

Pass 1 Nov 2022 230,148 miles

both headlight slightly poor

engine damp

n/s no plate light not working

radiator bracket corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2021 229,105 miles

engine damp/ diff damp

o/s/f inner steering arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2020 227,371 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 226,694 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 226,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 225,794 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 225,406 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 224,611 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 223,941 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 223,147 miles

Both front lower suspenion arm bushes perished and starting to split.

Front discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Offside front brake hose slightly twisted.

Oil leal from engine area.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 220,421 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 220,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 215,222 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 207,446 miles

Front lower cross member slight corrosion

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 198,843 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front pads look low

fuel lines corroded

oil leaks

oil leaks rear diff

rear pads worn

slight play in steering system

Pass 4 Sep 2009 195,271 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Stone chips in windscreen. Play in steering. Corrosion in exhaust. Corrosion on fuel pipes under car.

Pass 5 Sep 2008 189,788 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

crack in offside headlamp

Pass 23 Aug 2007 185,270 miles

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)

off side front headlamp lense slightly damaged

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 19 Sep 2006 163,111 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 163,111 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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S888 BMW is a 1998 BMW 840 in Blue 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 S888 BMW, 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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S888 BMW is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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