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1999 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,175 mi
Last recorded90,175 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration66 YOO
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 90,175 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 83,634 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 79,264 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 79,234 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 73,577 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 68,260 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 65,794 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 60,098 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 50,310 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 44,745 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 44,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 35,901 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 28,540 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 24,976 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,653 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 24,159 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 23,823 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 23,077 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,457 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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66 YOO is a 1999 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 66 YOO, 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 66 YOO registered?

66 YOO is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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