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B4 OOE

1999 BMW 840

Green Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

46,206 mi
Last recorded46,206 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 BMW 84082,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 OOE
MakeBMW
Model840
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 46,206 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 45,517 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 44,039 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 44,017 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 43,302 miles

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 43,181 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 43,090 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 42,944 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 42,313 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 42,135 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 42,158 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2017 41,624 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 41,043 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 41,042 miles

Nearside Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 40,389 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 39,995 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 39,622 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 39,346 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 38,888 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 37,726 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 37,147 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,029 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 33,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 33,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 30,847 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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B4 OOE is a 1999 BMW 840 in Green with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 B4 OOE, 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 B4 OOE registered?

B4 OOE is a 1999 BMW 840, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is B4 OOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 OOE shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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