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S93 BHC

1998 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,174 mi
Last recorded53,174 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 BMW 84089,197 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS93 BHC
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 53,174 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 47,636 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 43,124 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 43,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 43,108 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

low effort on o/s/r park brake

Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,590 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to o/s/f wing

metal fuel pipe corroded front to rear

surface rust under vehicle various suspension parts

Fail 10 Mar 2010 39,857 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

accident damage to offside front.

surface rust on all brake discs.

surface rust on metal sections of various brake pipes and hoses.

surface rust on various suspension components.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 39,502 miles

off side front to rear metal fuel pipes heavily corroded but secure and not leaking

Fail 29 Aug 2007 39,502 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

off side front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded but secure and not leaking at test time

Pass 18 Jul 2006 39,349 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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S93 BHC is a 1998 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S93 BHC, 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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S93 BHC is a 1998 BMW 840, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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