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347 VM

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,748 mi
Last recorded69,748 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration347 VM
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 69,748 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 68,228 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 64,196 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 61,241 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 60,032 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 57,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 56,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 55,735 miles

all tyres worn uneven

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2018 55,735 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

all tyres worn uneven

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2017 55,478 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front tyres worn uneven

rear tyre tread depths getting low

Pass 27 Sep 2016 54,584 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 51,836 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 49,909 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,204 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,568 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

N/S/F Tyre Bald On Outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/S/F tyre Bald On Both Edges

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,688 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Fail 7 Jul 2011 36,688 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

front brake disc inner faces rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2010 31,726 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 26,799 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 21,784 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,811 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 16,134 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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347 VM is a 1999 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1999 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 82,746 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 347 VM, 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 27 years old, this BMW 840 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 347 VM registered?

347 VM is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 4 March 1999.

Is 347 VM safe to buy?

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