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S8 OJN

1998 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

114,728 mi
Last recorded114,728 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 OJN
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 114,728 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 113,045 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 113,045 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 111,767 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 109,874 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 107,704 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 105,384 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 103,693 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 101,054 miles

Offside front to rear metal pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2019 101,054 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front to rear metal pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2018 97,722 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 94,000 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 89,955 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 85,943 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 81,974 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 77,511 miles

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

both rear top mounts starting to show signs of wear , but not excessive movement

Pass 28 Jul 2012 73,007 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2012 73,007 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2011 68,220 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,371 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,738 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside fuel lines corroading.

rear no. plate starting to dis-colour.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 57,439 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 53,776 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 50,988 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 47,954 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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S8 OJN is a 1998 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 S8 OJN, 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 S8 OJN registered?

S8 OJN is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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