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25 MSR

2000 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,228 mi
Last recorded69,228 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 BMW 84080,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration25 MSR
MakeBMW
Model840
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 69,228 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 68,639 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 68,549 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 68,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

steel fuel line slightly corroded

Pass 5 May 2022 68,528 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 68,039 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 67,617 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,507 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 62,642 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F Tyre Wearing Uneven On Outer Edge

N/S/R Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 53,956 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 53,956 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 51,622 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 48,461 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 47,082 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 8 Jul 2009 47,079 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 28 Oct 2008 45,365 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 41,320 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipes running along n/s front to rear corroded but not leaking.

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 40,528 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 40,528 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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25 MSR is a 2000 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2000 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 80,418 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 25 MSR, 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 26 years old, this BMW 840 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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25 MSR is a 2000 BMW 840, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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