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A9 PNX

1999 BMW 840

Blue Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,394 mi
Last recorded161,394 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 PNX
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 161,394 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leaks

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 161,394 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leaks

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 159,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 157,638 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 154,494 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 152,029 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 48,887 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 144,207 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 144,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 137,286 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 137,286 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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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A9 PNX is a 1999 BMW 840 in Blue with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A9 PNX, 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 A9 PNX registered?

A9 PNX is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 11 March 1999.

Is A9 PNX safe to buy?

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