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599 FX

1997 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,483 mi
Last recorded16,483 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW 840100,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration599 FX
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 16,483 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 15,887 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 15,874 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 15,394 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 14,879 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 14,111 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 13,836 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 13,826 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 13,135 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 12,109 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 9,328 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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599 FX is a 1997 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 BMW 840 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 100,467 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 599 FX, 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 29 years old, this BMW 840 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 599 FX?

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What year was 599 FX registered?

599 FX is a 1997 BMW 840, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is 599 FX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 599 FX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 599 FX have outstanding finance?

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