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A3 XLN

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,620 mi
Last recorded88,620 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XLN
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 88,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 88,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 88,055 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 87,794 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 86,948 miles

Front and rear brake pipes corroded, Fuel pipes corroded.

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

Fail 25 May 2021 86,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front and rear brake pipes corroded, Fuel pipes corroded.

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 85,690 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 85,345 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 84,486 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 83,121 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 81,202 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 79,480 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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 19 Oct 2012 77,109 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 75,195 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 75,189 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

OFF SIDE REAR REVERSING LAMP NOT ILLUMINATING

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 74,492 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 73,190 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 72,180 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 71,068 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 70,299 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 68,402 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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A3 XLN is a 1999 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A3 XLN, 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 A3 XLN registered?

A3 XLN is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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