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5555 DE

1999 BMW 840

Black Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

62,312 mi
Last recorded62,312 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5555 DE
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 62,312 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 57,679 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 56,861 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 54,300 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 50,937 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 50,924 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 50,902 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 50,866 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 46,797 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 45,418 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 44,531 miles

all tyres perishing on outside edges

Pass 8 May 2015 42,662 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 41,137 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 39,147 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 37,238 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 35,693 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,346 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 33,136 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 31,558 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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5555 DE is a 1999 BMW 840 in Black with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 5555 DE, 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 5555 DE registered?

5555 DE is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is 5555 DE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5555 DE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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