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A23 RED

1999 BMW 840

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,576 mi
Last recorded100,576 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 RED
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 100,576 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 99,959 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 99,504 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 99,115 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 98,868 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 98,162 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 97,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 94,557 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencers deterioating

Pass 12 Jan 2016 90,284 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2016 90,284 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 85,499 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2015 85,499 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 82,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 82,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 81,224 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 79,338 miles

REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT (265/40/17)

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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A23 RED is a 1999 BMW 840 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 A23 RED, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A23 RED registered?

A23 RED is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is A23 RED safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 RED shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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